Production Supervisor (2nd and 3rd Shift)

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA•Schaumburg, IL

3d•$82,752 - $109,760

About The Position

The Production Supervisor carries out supervisory responsibilities in production and/or processing departments. The role focuses on employee safety, product safety and quality, asset performance, and delivering the production plan on time within assigned lines and shifts. The supervisor partners proactively with Safety, Quality, Human Resources, Supply Chain, and other functions to support effective execution and product delivery to customers. Two supervisors are being hired: one for second shift (2:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m.) and one for third shift (10:00 p.m.–6:30 a.m.). The site operates 24 hours a day, five days a week, and may schedule production on Saturdays as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Three years of manufacturing experience required.
Two years of supervisory experience required.
Ability to establish trust and credibility with employees.
Ability to influence and promote change at all levels of the organization.
Sound technical skills, logical reasoning, strong problem analysis and resolution skills, and an operational focus.
Ability to demonstrate discretion and business ethics.
Ability to gather and analyze data, identify relationships among data, anticipate business directions, and recommend fact-based decisions.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects successfully under aggressive deadlines.
Good interpersonal skills and strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with diverse individuals in plant and corporate environments.
Proficiency in Microsoft applications and other digital solutions.
Ability to thrive in a constantly changing environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience.
Previous experience in a USDA-regulated food facility.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Maintain high product quality and ensure adherence to company and customer specifications.
Promote safety awareness and help maintain an accident-free workplace.
Enforce site safety standards and regulatory quality compliance, including PPE, LOTO, GMPs, HACCP, and allergen control.
Align departmental activities with production schedules and ensure effective use of materials and labor.
Oversee department sanitation to ensure compliance with SSOPs, GMPs, and food safety standards.
Address deviations from standards and support root-cause investigations.
Control inventory through proper use of SAP and monitor employees’ use of the system.
Recommend improvements to production methods, equipment performance, and product quality.
Maintain and monitor process-control paperwork in accordance with HACCP recommendations, including SPC weight control.
Coordinate activities with other Leads and Supervisors within departments and across the site as needed.
Ensure adherence to departmental Standard Operating Procedures and company policies and objectives.
Oversee work activities and professional training and development of direct reports.
Work with the Associate Manager and/or Senior Manager to meet goals and carry out strategies, plans, and policies that support factory profitability and success.
Implement and enforce organizational policies and procedures that improve operations and effectiveness.
Help develop and carry out departmental goals, objectives, and systems.
Approve payroll and correct hourly employees’ timecard errors.
Monitor employee adherence to company rules and policies and take corrective action when needed.
Help review and maintain staffing levels and optimize staffing to meet labor-cost targets.
Participate in or lead continuous-improvement efforts to control labor and supply costs and increase production efficiency.
Ensure work is performed to high standards for quality, safety, legal and food-safety compliance, and continuous improvement.
Follow company policies and procedures, including Good Manufacturing Practices.
Report unsafe or hazardous work conditions and safety-related issues to Management.
Complete other assigned or requested tasks.