Senior Production Supervisor

Ferrara • Bellwood, IL

9d • $81,225 - $113,715 • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Production Supervisor is responsible for executing production and logistics plans. The Senior Production Supervisor is responsible for overall operations of the assigned shift, including: warehouse, labor relations, production, site security, quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. The Senior Supervisor is also responsible for facilitating projects across the plant as needed.

Requirements

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple and conflicting priorities
• Demonstrated ability to manage complexity
• Independent, self-sufficient with a strong sense of urgency
• Strong problem solving, negotiating, and decision making skills
• Ability to work with employees at all levels of the organization
• Critical thinking
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred
• Minimum 3 years experience
• Previous manufacturing experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience working with SAP
• Understanding of GMP principles
• Process, packing, and mechanical experience strongly preferred
• Experience managing people with ability to work with employees at all levels of the organization across work functions internal and external
• Food experience a plus
• TPM experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop team of 5-8 production supervisors.
• Supervise the execution of production and logistics plans through supervisors, operators and other hourly labor functions
• Provides plantwide technical expertise, support and facilitation of products and systems
• Develop and implement plans and policies to ensure compliance in all areas of responsibility
• Serve as end to end support for the processing, packaging, warehouse and maintenance functions in the Operations department
• Oversee production lines in accordance with FDA guidelines, GMPs, and HACCP/SQF program guidelines
• Investigate, resolve problems and mitigate operational issues that result in negative performance
• Improve overall skill levels of Operators and Supervisors through training, leadership, facilitation, troubleshooting and knowledge transfer
• Support Lean Training as directed by Operations Manager
• Owns regulatory compliance and food safety process, including: proper sanitary condition, allergen control, pest control, food safety policy, employee safety policies and procedures, and maintaining MCRS sustainability standards
• Partners with the Continuous Improvement Manager to create procedures, review LEAN activities, develop data systems and data reporting
• Ensure adherence to all standard work processes, including LEAN processes. Audits LEAN and Operational Processes
• Develop training of LEAN tools and skills. Attends Kaizen sessions within the plant to provide guidance
• Responsible for managing budget of longterm process improvement projects and innovation with supervision of the Operations Manager
• Act as Operations Manager in their absence or as needed
• Participate in daily food review
• Support and execute relevant projects as needed

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO)
• Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior