Production Supervisor

BrightFarms•Yorkville, IL

About The Position

The Production Supervisor manages the day-to-day workflow of a greenhouse production area by assigning schedules and leading an hourly workforce. The role supports greenhouse operations at BrightFarms’ Yorkville, Illinois farm, a 480,000-square-foot facility producing approximately 6 million pounds of leafy greens annually. This position supports all Cox Farms businesses; the employer is BrightFarms Inc.

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; applicants for Canada-based roles must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

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 intermediate 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 the production schedule, supervising and directing production leads.
Allocate resources to minimize downtime and complete scheduled activities.
Prioritize and manage workload so assignments support goals and objectives.
Manage KPIs tied to labor and other operating expenses.
Identify areas for improvement and lead efforts to implement Lean practices and kaizen activities to improve system efficiency.
Maintain a neat, orderly, and safe greenhouse facility and operation.
Ensure compliance with food-safety requirements and best practices, and maintain, monitor, and verify food-safety logs.
Assist with onboarding new hires, conduct associate reviews, and ensure associates are trained.
Assist in planning and executing greenhouse management activities and provide labor and resources as needed.
Work with peers to develop effective teamwork and cross-shift relationships.