Assistant Production Supervisor - 3rd shift

Prinova USA; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) & Roth with employer match

Paid Holidays + Floating Holidays

Job summary

Prinova USA in Carol Stream, IL is seeking an Assistant Production Supervisor for the 3rd shift to oversee daily operations in production and pre-weighing areas, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. You will lead a hands-on team, coordinate scheduling, training, inventory control, and compliance with GMP, HACCP, and OSHA standards, while supporting continuous improvement and operational excellence.

This role interacts with Purchasing, Scheduling, Quality, and Warehousing to ensure accurate

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating work activities, training employees, or serving as a lead in a manufacturing environment.
• Bilingual in English & Spanish preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily production and pre-weighing activities and provide work direction to employees to support operational goals.
• Ensure products are blended, packaged, and labeled according to specifications and quality standards.
• Review blend sheets, process routers, and work orders with team members.
• Assign tasks, monitor progress, and verify completion of production steps.
• Support setup, operation, and light maintenance of production equipment.
• Monitor active ingredient additions and verify batch accuracy.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts and discrepancy reporting.
• Coordinate material movement and staging to support production schedules.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Scheduling, Quality, and Warehousing teams.
• Uphold GMP, HACCP, and safety standards across all production areas.

Skills

Communication skills

Experience coordinating

Bilingual English/Spanish (pref)

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems (e.g., JDE)

Document control (DocuWare)

Job description

Unlock your potential with Prinova

We are Prinova, a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions, and trusted by the world’s best-known food, beverage, and nutrition brands.

Part of the NAGASE Group, our expertise lies in Ingredient Distribution, Manufacturing Solutions, and Customized Services. Our global network of colleagues, located in offices and manufacturing facilities around the world, deliver sustainable value-added solutions to our customers. We are recognized for our deep expertise, commitment to excellence, and bold innovation, which have earned us a strong reputation as a trusted industry leader.

Wherever your career is headed, you’ll find direction, opportunity, and belonging with us.

Unlock your potential with Prinova

We are Prinova, a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions, and trusted by the world’s best-known food, beverage, and nutrition brands.

Part of the NAGASE Group, our expertise lies in Ingredient Distribution, Manufacturing Solutions, and Customized Services. Our global network of colleagues, located in offices and manufacturing facilities around the world, deliver sustainable value-added solutions to our customers. We are recognized for our deep expertise, commitment to excellence, and bold innovation, which have earned us a strong reputation as a trusted industry leader.

Wherever your career is headed, you’ll find direction, opportunity, and belonging with us.

Assistant Production Supervisor - 3rd shift

Department: Production/Admin, Solutions

Location: Carol Stream, IL

Type: Full-time

Summary

The Assistant Production Supervisor supports daily operations across production and pre‑weighing areas, ensuring that manufacturing activities meet safety, quality, and efficiency standards. This role combines hands‑on production leadership with coordination responsibilities, including scheduling support, training, inventory oversight, and compliance with GMP and safety protocols. The Assistant Production Supervisor serves as a key liaison between production employees and management, helping coordinate daily workflow, implement established procedures, and support continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Include the following, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate daily production and pre‑weighing activities and provide work direction to employees to support operational goals.
• Ensure products are blended, packaged, and labeled according to specifications and quality standards.
• Review blend sheets, process routers, and work orders with team members.
• Assign tasks, monitor progress, and verify completion of production steps.
• Support setup, operation, and light maintenance of production equipment.
• Monitor active ingredient additions and verify batch accuracy.
• Ensure sanitation checklists and cleaning protocols are completed and documented. Oversee accurate weighing of raw materials using Metler Toledo systems.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts and discrepancy reporting.
• Coordinate material movement and staging to support production schedules.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Scheduling, Quality, and Warehousing teams.
• Uphold GMP, HACCP, and safety standards across all production areas.
• Maintain accurate records for batch production, sanitation, and inventory.
• Support internal and external audits (BRC, customer, etc.).
• Ensure facility readiness for customer visits and inspections.
• Train new and existing employees on production processes, equipment, and safety.
• Provide day‑to‑day guidance, training reinforcement, and operational support to team members.
• Assist in scheduling and approving timecards for temporary and full‑time staff.
• Recommend improvements to production methods, equipment, and procedures.
• Comply with food safety, food defense, and quality standards (FDA, ILDPH, FSMA, BRC).
• Follow OSHA regulations and company safety procedures.
• Ensure actions do not impact the health and safety of self or others.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of experience in a GMP-regulated production environment

Required Skills and Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating work activities, training employees, or serving as a lead in a manufacturing environment.
• Bilingual in English & Spanish preferred, but not required.
• Strong communication, organizational, problem‑solving, and work coordination skills.
• Ability to read, interpret blend sheets, work orders, and inventory documents.
• Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving ability.
• Experience or aptitude with systems such as Microsoft Office, ERP systems (e.g., JDE), and document control systems (e.g., DocuWare).
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, multi‑shift environment.

Work Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift/or move 55 pounds infrequently
• Work environment is normally on the production floor. Must be able to make frequent rounds in a warehouse environment
• Ability to stand for an extended period of time
• Must be able to wear any required PPE such as scrubs, hair net, lab coat, and facemask
• Ability to work in a packaging area with a moderate powder substance in the air with or without a respirator
• Ability to work above shoulders
• Other physical requirements include frequent squatting, bending, twisting, and bi‑lateral wrist movement
• Ability to work around a variety of different smells and aromas
• Ability to adjust work schedule as business needs require.
• Ability to safely handle production equipment and stamina and endurance to perform physical functions throughout the day.

Quality/Safety Responsibilities

All Prinova employees are required to ensure compliance standards with food safety, food defense, and food quality (FDA, ILDPH, FSMA, and BRC). It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with occupational safety and health standards issued under OSHA and to follow all rules, regulations, and procedures established by the Company to ensure that their actions do not impact the health and safety of themselves or others.

What’s in it for you

Competitive Pay – $29.5 an hour ($27 + $2 shift differential + $0.5 forklift). Experience, education, geographic location and shift all taken into consideration.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Employer paid STD and LTD
• HSA and FSA
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• PTO
• Employer paid Basic Life Insurance
• 401(k) & Roth with employer match
• Eight Paid Holidays + 3 Floating Holidays
• Voluntary - Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident
• Personal growth including training and development opportunities

Disclaimer: Prinova is committed to providing equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, creed, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, medical leave, marital status, citizenship status, ancestry, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, Civil Air Patrol status, or any other characteristic or group status protected under applicable law.