Bilingual Food Production Supervisor

Bento Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Group health benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

Bento Inc. is hiring an Overnight Bilingual Food Production Supervisor in Chicago. You will manage daily plant operations, ensure lean production, and uphold food safety and quality standards across shifts.

You will train staff, drive productivity, and collaborate with QA to resolve issues while aiming for continuous improvement and efficiency in a cold environment.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in a food manufacturing environment or 2 years in supervision.
• Experience with quality systems, HACCP, and Six Sigma preferred.
• Excellent English and Spanish communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day plant operations with a lean mindset and ensure high quality.
• Monitor production for conformance with safety and quality standards.
• Coordinate with QA to identify issues and implement improvements.
• Train and coach staff to meet productivity targets and safe practices.
• Review production reports, manage inventory, and minimize costs.
• Lead problem-solving, scheduling, and equipment maintenance initiatives.
• Promote continuous improvement and employee engagement.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Food safety

Bilingual English/Spanish

Leadership

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

OVERNIGHT BILINGUAL FOOD PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

Join Team Bento and be a part of our group of companies which operates more than 12000 locations globally. With operations across Canada and United States, Bento brings together a dynamic team of people with diverse backgrounds, experience, and talent, to create an exceptional guest experience.

Location

• Chicago Food Factory:2136 South Peoria Street Chicago, IL 60608 |
• Shifts:
  
  
  
  • 5:30pm to 2:00 am, One weekend day working.
  
  
  • Rotating swing shift schedule starting at 4:00am, 5:30pm including weekend working.
  
  

Responsibilities

As the Overnight Food Production Supervisor, you will be responsible for day-to-day operations of the plant. This will include optimizing production with a lean mindset, productivity, maximizing yield, accurate reporting and ensuring the highest quality for our customers.

• Monitors and guarantees that products are being manufactured in conformance with manufacturing and food safety practices.
• Works closely with QA Team, to identify departmental and kitchen issues.
• Supervises the daily activities to ensure proper Food Safety and Quality.
• Reviews and updates work aids essential for verification of product quality.
• Responsible for managing the overall daily production process.
• Trains and coaches the team to meet defined productivity targets.
• Assists with identifying and implementing process improvement initiatives.
• Previews production and operating reports and resolves operational manufacturing and maintenance problems, to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays and oversee inventory.
• Develops and works with supervisors in all areas such as problem-solving, setting and achieving goals, manufacturing processes, scheduling and equipment problems.
• Training and cross-training all employees on the production line, evaluate and review production staff, and recommend/initiate disciplinary actions.
• Encourages and promotes a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement.
• Assists in special projects and generates a summary of the project’s performance.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in a food manufacturing environment required, with a minimum of 2 years of experience in a supervisory capacity or 4 years as a Lead in a manufacturing environment.
• Equivalent combinations of related education and/or experience may be considered.
• Experience with quality systems and knowledge of statistics, HACCP, Food Safety Programs, and Six Sigma is preferred.
• Must be reliable, responsible, and proactive with the initiative to take the next level.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.
• Excellent communication skills in English and Spanish required.
• Ability to work in a cold refrigerated environment.
• This facility operates seven days a week. The successful candidate must be flexible with their schedule. Preference will be given to those who are available for afternoon shifts and can work on various days and shifts.

Why you should join our team:

• Power of Collaboration: Live our core values - "Own it", "Care about it", "Make it exceptional", and "Win together" - as we work together to create better food for everyone, the Japanese way.
• Competitive Rewards: Upon meeting eligibility criteria reap the benefits of a comprehensive compensation package with a bonus plan, group health benefits, and retirement plans that recognize your outstanding contribution.
• Ignite Your Potential: Fuel your growth with extensive training and opportunities for career advancement, empowering you to unleash your full potential.
• Champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion thrive, empowering every voice to be heard and celebrated through meaningful initiatives and programs.
• Drive Sustainable Impact: As part of our dedication to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles, we actively promote sustainable practices and initiatives to create a positive impact on our environment and communities.

For more information about Bento visit www.bentosushi.com

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those candidates elected for an interview will be contacted. Special consideration will be given to applicants with previous experience working as a; Food Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Supervisor, Production Team Leader, Shift Supervisor, Line Supervisor, Plant Operations Supervisor.