2nd Shift Production Supervisor

NPAworldwide; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Benefit package

Job summary

NPAworld is seeking a dedicated leader for their production team in Chicago, Illinois. The ideal candidate will oversee daily operations, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity. Responsibilities include managing personnel schedules, coordinating production processes, and ensuring compliance with company policies. A Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Management or related field and a minimum of five years in manufacturing, particularly in the food sector, is required.

The position promises an excellent benefit package and aims to exceed safety objectives, with a focus on effective communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of progressive manufacturing experience, preferably in the food industry.
• Able to perform root cause analysis and make informed decisions.
• Capability to work shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate daily start up, routine production and changeover processes for assigned lines.
• Manage indirect material inventory levels to ensure production demands.
• Implement corrective actions and continuous improvements.

Skills

Problem-solving

Effective supervision and leadership

Cost containment

Verbal and written communication

Time management and prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Management or related field

Job description

Job Description

PURPOSE

To provide leadership and direction to production associates in the areas of safety, quality, and productivity. Facilitates and executes the production department’s action plans. Implements corrective action plans that create long-term solutions to systemic problems. Supports operators to ensure the ongoing operation of the facility. Performs all tasks in a safe manner to ensure achievement of quality, service, and cost objectives. Supports and develops standard operating procedures and requirements under the company’s system.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Facilitate daily start up, routine production and changeover processes for assigned lines.
• Schedule personnel to include training, call-outs, and temporary employees.
• Coordinate reprocess, including maintaining records for reprocess.
• Collect and verify the accuracy of downtime worksheets.
• Update and verify the accuracy of the daily production reports.
• Collect, verify, and file the production checklists.
• Verify production numbers with the warehouse and pack production numbers.
• Implement the production plan for the shift.
• Ensure the current production schedule is being followed by the team.
• Manage the indirect material inventory levels to ensure that the demands for production are available.
• Follow up with the Quality Control department on hold situations to facilitate the creation and implementation of new procedures into the daily production routine to prevent future issues.
• Manage recovery of any non-conforming product delivered to warehouse, coordinate reworking back into production run (missing codes, incorrect coding, and any defective incidents).
• Implement corrective actions and continuous improvements to improve processes per the manager’s instruction.
• Manage GMP guidelines at all times.
• Participate in projects as assigned.
• Ensure compliance with all Company policies and procedures.
• Achieve and/or exceed safety objectives for area of responsibility.
• Ensure accuracy of all employee documentation.
• Support Plants Safety Initiatives and Policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Able to problem-solve, perform root cause analysis and make timely, informed decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively supervise, lead and build relationships at all levels within the company.
• Able to understand and execute cost containment programs and budget.
• Able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work all shifts as needed.
• Self-motivated; has accurate self‑insight; builds organizational talent by teaching and coaching; is customer/quality oriented; maintains a positive disposition and is persuasive.
• Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently with good time management, prioritization, follow‑up and organizational skills.

Dimensions

• Generally manages production lines within the plant environment.
• Coordinates with partners in safety, quality, maintenance, and warehouse.

Skills and Knowledge

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Management, Business Administration or other closely related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of five years of progressive manufacturing experience, preferably in the food industry.

Benefits

Excellent Benefit package.