Bilingual 1st Shift Production Lead - Food Manufacturing

The Fresh Factory B.C. Ltd.; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Voluntary STD, LTD, and Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Holiday pay

Culture of trust and growth

Job summary

The Fresh Factory in Downers Grove, IL seeks a 1st Shift Production Supervisor to lead all manufacturing activities for fresh food products, focusing on safety, quality, and efficiency. Bilingual Spanish/English is required; 3+ years in food manufacturing; Food Handlers Certificate; forklift certification preferred.

Responsibilities include supervising 5+ direct reports, coordinating with engineering, operations, safety, QA, logistics, and finance, and ensuring timely production while

Qualifications

• 3+ years in food manufacturing required.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English (speaking, reading and writing).
• Food Handlers Certificate required; forklift certification preferred.
• Strong communication and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Safety & Compliance: Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
• Production Oversight: Direct daily operations to meet production targets within specified timeframes.
• Team Management: Supervise, train, and motivate a team of 5+ direct reports.
• Process Management: Oversee the flow of materials and processes, conduct inspections for efficiency and quality.
• Record Keeping: Complete and submit required reports and documentation at shift end.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Work with engineering, operations, safety, QA, logistics, and finance.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish and English

Leadership

People management

Safety & compliance

Data analysis

Lean Six Sigma

Basic computer proficiency

Microsoft Excel

Education

Food Handlers Certificate

Forklift certification

Tools

Excel

Data analysis software

Job description

The Fresh Factory in Downers Grove, IL seeks a 1st Shift Production Supervisor to lead all manufacturing activities for fresh food products, focusing on safety, quality, and efficiency. Bilingual Spanish/English is required; 3+ years in food manufacturing; Food Handlers Certificate; forklift certification preferred.

Responsibilities include supervising 5+ direct reports, coordinating with engineering, operations, safety, QA, logistics, and finance, and ensuring timely production while