Supervisor, Production - Food Manufacturing

Sysco•Chicago, IL

18h•$72,700 - $109,100•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor plans, schedules, and directs production operations at the facility to meet or exceed productivity, safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals. The role ensures that the department operates in accordance with established company policies and procedures. The supervisor oversees production and material-handling activities, manages and develops associates, assigns work and staffing, monitors performance and inventory, and supports continuous improvement and workplace safety. The position is primarily based in a manufacturing and warehouse environment. Work may involve exposure to wet or humid conditions, varying temperatures, moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, chemicals, outside weather, and moderate noise. The position may require evening, weekend, or other shift work depending on business needs, travel to other company locations or events, and use of a personal vehicle for business travel.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, equivalent degree, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Three to five years of food manufacturing experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to read and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, and to present information and instructions effectively.
Ability to work proactively and constructively with peers and associates across departments, and to lead individual and team discussions and meetings.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to train department staff on standard operating procedures, safety, conduct, and related topics.
Ability to apply policies consistently, objectively, and in a timely manner.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines and shift priorities as needed.
Problem-solving skills, including gathering and analyzing information, identifying problems, developing alternatives, and determining corrective and preventive measures.
Willingness to make decisions and analyze situations critically with a proactive approach.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to learn and use warehouse management system software and related technology.
Valid state driver's license and proof of liability coverage meeting company standards.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, with reasonable accommodations as applicable; these include regularly sitting, standing, walking, and using hands and fingers; frequently reaching and climbing or balancing; and occasionally stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting up to 20 pounds.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including goggles, hairnets, and steel-toe boots.

Responsibilities

Direct, coordinate, and monitor daily activities and performance of production associates and material-handling personnel to support productivity, quality, customer service, policy compliance, and safety.
Manage employee performance through motivation, delegation, development, mentoring, and conflict resolution.
Take timely corrective action in accordance with company policy.
Conduct department and pre-shift meetings to engage employees, communicate policy or procedure changes, address concerns, and encourage suggestions for improvement.
Participate in associate selection, performance and compensation evaluations, corrective action, and terminations as needed.
Evaluate business demand, prioritize work, and distribute daily assignments.
Establish line assignments and staffing based on line priorities.
Determine and monitor workstation assignments and rotations, associate breaks, and required overtime.
Meet production, quality, and cost objectives.
Monitor and maintain inventory in material-handling and production areas using a warehouse management system.
Review and record production documentation.
Participate in implementing and rolling out lean principles using 5S, Kaizen, and Kanban methods and tools.
Maintain a safe work environment by directing safety training and generating and reviewing standard operating procedures.
Coordinate with the safety department on training, associate observations, preferred work methods, accident investigations, root-cause analysis, and routine safety inspections.