Our Food/Beverage manufacturing client is currently seeking a Third Shift Production Supervisor in the greater Chicago area.
This job will have the following responsibilities:
- Supervise and lead production teams, providing task assignments, coaching, and performance feedback.
- Plan and execute production schedules, optimizing workflows for efficiency.
- Ensure adherence to quality standards through inspections and corrective actions.
- Maintain a safe work environment via training, safety guidelines, and proactive risk mitigation.
- Communicate production updates, performance metrics, and coordinate cross-department collaboration.
- Ensure team training is current and documented, acting as a liaison between staff and management.
- Facilitate meetings, address concerns, and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
- Track KPIs for efficiency, quality, and safety, implementing improvements as needed.
- Monitor labor efficiency and resolve operational challenges.
- Maintain records, coordinate activities across departments, and support equipment maintenance.
Requirements:
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and project management.
- Strong leadership skills and experience in manufacturing operations, preferably food production.
- Problem-solving and analytical abilities to identify and address production issues.
- Effective communication, active listening, and feedback delivery.
- Technical proficiency and adaptability to new equipment.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage complexity, and meet deadlines.
- Familiarity with industry standards, quality control practices, and regulatory compliance.
- Bilingual Spanish is a plus.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of Dynamics AX/D365 and Alchemy is a plus.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in business management, supply chain, or industrial engineering (or relevant experience).
- 5-7 years of manufacturing supervision with hands-on production floor experience (food manufacturing preferred).
***Monday - Friday / Third Shift
***Discretionary bonus paid annually