Production Supervisor

BrightFarms Inc • Yorkville, IL

20d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor manages day-to-day workflow in a greenhouse production area, including scheduling and leading an hourly workforce. The role supports Cox Farms businesses and is employed by BrightFarms Inc. The position is based at the Yorkville, Illinois farm, a 480,000-square-foot greenhouse producing approximately 6 million pounds of leafy greens annually. Work is divided between field and office tasks, with minimal travel.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of direct experience working in food production.
• Proficiency with computer operations and programs such as Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel), Access, or other data-tracking systems.
• Strong decision-making and troubleshooting skills and methods.
• Applicants for U.S.-based roles must be authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in perishable food businesses with value-added functions, such as cutting, processing, or repacking fruits and vegetables; candidates from light manufacturing or complex distribution operations will also be considered.
• Basic to medium expertise in growing systems in a protected environment.
• Food or agriculture industry experience.
• Bilingual English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Supervise greenhouse operations and ensure high performance.
• Plan and execute production schedules, and provide supervision and direction to production leads.
• Allocate resources to minimize downtime and complete scheduled activities.
• Prioritize and manage workloads so assignments support goals and objectives.
• Manage KPIs related to labor and other operating expenses.
• Identify improvement opportunities, lead efforts to operate as a LEAN organization, and guide kaizen activities to improve system efficiencies.
• Maintain a neat, orderly, and safe greenhouse facility and operation.
• Ensure compliance with food safety materials and practices, and maintain, monitor, and verify food safety logs.
• Assist with onboarding new hires, conduct associate reviews, and ensure associates receive training.
• Assist in planning and executing greenhouse management activities, providing labor and resources as needed.
• Work with peers to develop effective teamwork and cross-shift relationships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed