Production Supervisor

Richelieu Foods•Wheeling, IL

137d•$75,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the people, processes, procedures and related controls to ensure timely and accurate production in accordance with customer specifications and company standards. The Production Supervisor is a hands-on, working manager accountable for the design, documentation, implementation, audit and continuous improvement for all production-related standard work, projects and related systems.

Requirements

Minimum 4 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting
Experience in food manufacturing preferred
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
Bilingual - English/Spanish a plus
Must have experience working with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
Must have experience with quality and hygiene requirements common in food manufacturing.
Must have experience managing employees in a food production environment.
Must demonstrate strong management, leadership, organizational and scheduling ability.
Must have experience working in a production environment with food or other FDA regulated products.
Must be able to work in a team environment and have a positive attitude.
Must have good written and oral communication skills
Safety first mindset
Problem solving skills including Lean 6-Sigma related tools with excellent decision-making capabilities.
Team motivator with a high energy level and diligent work ethic.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Must be detail-oriented and pay close attention to accuracy.
Ability to show discretion when in possession of confidential information and records.
Strong computer skills and experience with using an ERP system accurately.
Able to analyze information gathered in order to identify potential problems or discrepancies.

Responsibilities

Ensure timely and accurate production according to customer specifications and company standards.
Supervises daily production team during assigned shift.
Responsible for planning appropriate inventory levels to ensure production requirements and specifications are met in order to achieve customer orders.
Ensure proper training of all employees regarding GMPs, Safety, Quality and other company procedures.
Responsible for collecting production data and identifying variances compared to standards.
Responsible for maintaining company Safety and OSHA standards.
Handles employee concerns and issues.
Responsible for setting schedules and approving employees time in the Dayforce system.
Manage employee time and attendance in Dayforce system and updates hours appropriately.
Updates and communicates labor needs regularly.
Promote Safety standards.
Records and investigates all safety incidents and near misses to help reduce future accidents.
Provides and receives feedback to develop employees and future leaders.
All other duties as assigned by Management or volunteered for.