Quality & Sanitation Supervisor - 1st Shift - DeKalb, IL
About The Position
The Quality & Sanitation Supervisor is a hands-on leader responsible for product safety, quality standards, and team performance at Ferrara’s DeKalb, Illinois manufacturing facility. Reporting to the Manager, Quality, this supervisor coaches technicians and leads, drives daily performance, and partners across teams to ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards. The role also supports stronger Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and a culture of continuous improvement. The position is on-site and requires in-person attendance and flexibility to support manufacturing production schedules, collaboration, and real-time problem solving. Schedules may vary and are subject to change. It is listed as a first-shift role. The annual salary range is $81,225 to $113,715. Ferrara offers comprehensive benefits supporting health and financial wellness, paid time off, and eligible employees may receive an annual bonus based on company performance.
Requirements
- Demonstrated leadership experience.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a food manufacturing leadership role.
- Previous sanitation experience is strongly preferred.
- System experience with SAP S4Hana, Red Zone, TraceGains, SharePoint, and Microsoft Office products; SAP S4Hana is preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, or another related field preferred.
- HACCP certification.
- PCQI certification.
- Experience with GFSI audits such as FSSC ISO 22000 or SQF.
- Previous sanitation experience.
- SAP S4Hana experience.
Responsibilities
- Oversee quality and food safety practices during operations.
- Maintain product holds and develop corrective actions (CAPA), using root cause analysis as needed; monitor CAPA effectiveness.
- Schedule and approve timecards in the time and attendance system, assign tasks, and provide ongoing training and mentoring.
- Monitor processes and procedures for effectiveness and continuous improvement.
- Initiate and track trend NCRs/CAPAs for deviations.
- Participate actively in the internal audit team and scheduled food safety and facility GMP audits.
- Coordinate pre-op, post-op, and glass/brittle plastic inspections.
- Serve as a communication liaison between management and quality staff to support corporate and plant-driven initiatives.
- Maintain the food safety plan and update SOPs as required as part of the food safety team.
- Ensure associates at all levels are trained on quality programs.
- Share best practices with other Ferrara supervisors and managers.
- Perform and maintain the environmental monitoring program and product testing program.
- Trend monthly KPI data for the Quality Manager and assist with reports for senior leadership.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits supporting health and financial wellness.
- Paid time off (PTO).
- Eligible employees may receive an annual bonus based on company performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
