Bilingual Packaging Supervisor – 2nd Shift

Pure's Food Specialties, LLC.; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage including medical,

Job summary

Pure's Food Specialties, LLC. is seeking a Packaging Supervisor to lead the packaging team on the 2nd shift, driving production, coaching employees, and ensuring safe, efficient operations on the production floor.

The role involves coaching and developing operators, collaborating across departments, maintaining quality and food safety standards, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience leading or directing employees in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience operating, troubleshooting, and diagnosing production or packaging equipment.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to effectively interact with employees and management.
• Basic math skills and the ability to interpret production information.
• Working knowledge of FDA regulations, food safety standards, and company policies.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily operations of all packaging lines under the direction of the Shift Manager.
• Coordinate employee activities, including work assignments, rotations, schedules, attendance, and staffing needs.
• Evaluate employee performance and provide hiring, coaching, disciplinary, and termination recommendations.
• Collaborate with management to maximize production efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Enforce all company policies, including safety, GMP, FDA regulations, break and meal periods, and company standards of conduct.
• Address employee concerns and resolve workplace issues in accordance with company policies.
• Train, coach, and develop operators and line employees to improve productivity and performance.
• Ensure all packaging equipment is operating safely and efficiently, and report equipment issues as needed.
• Assign daily housekeeping and sanitation tasks to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Track production downtime, efficiency losses, and communicate opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure all products meet established quality standards and food safety requirements.
• Review and complete required quality control documentation accurately and timely.
• Support Continuous Improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, and safety.
• Maintain Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) certification and ensure proper compliance with LOTO procedures.
• Communicate production updates, shift activities, and operational issues effectively during shift handoffs.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Basic math

FDA food safety knowledge

Tools

Packaging equipment

Job description

Pure's Food Specialties, LLC. is seeking a Packaging Supervisor to lead the packaging team on the 2nd shift, driving production, coaching employees, and ensuring safe, efficient operations on the production floor.

The role involves coaching and developing operators, collaborating across departments, maintaining quality and food safety standards, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.