3rd Shift Production Leader - Food Manufacturing

Bell-Flavors-

Northbrook (IL)

On-site

USD 32,500 - 105,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Professional development

Safety‑focused team environment

Job summary

Bell Flavors & Fragrances is hiring a 3rd Shift Assistant Production Manager at its Northbrook, IL facility. The role focuses on leading 3rd shift operations, improving safety, quality, and efficiency, and ensuring customer service goals are met.

You will drive production staff performance, scheduling, and process improvements in a fast‑paced environment. The ideal candidate has a hands‑on manufacturing background in food production, strong problem‑solving abilities, and the ability to

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in food manufacturing, plant operations, or production management.
Strong understanding of FDA, OSHA, EPA, GMP, HACCP, SQF, and other food manufacturing compliance requirements.
Experience with food ingredient processing and ERP systems is highly preferred.
Ability to obtain or currently hold HACCP, Food Defense, and SQF Practitioner certifications.
Strong analytical, communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to work in a fast‑paced production environment and support extended hours, early/late shifts, weekends, or on‑call support.

Responsibilities

Supervise and support 3rd Shift production staff to meet daily goals in safety, quality, and efficiency, and customer service goals.
Lead and support production employees, including coaching, training, performance feedback, and development initiatives.
Help manage production scheduling, staffing, equipment utilization, labor, overtime, waste, and supplies.
Develop, maintain, and reinforce SOPs related to production, sanitation, inventory control, and documentation.
Monitor KPIs and support corrective action plans when targets are not met.
Participate in HACCP, GMP, SQF, Food Safety, Quality, and audit‑related activities.
Partner with R&D, Maintenance, Engineering, and other departments to support new product launches, reduce downtime, and improve productivity.
Champion safe work practices and help maintain a clean, organized, and compliant manufacturing environment.