Lean Production Leader: Safety, Quality & Efficiency

Mount Franklin Foods; Hodgkins, Chicago (IL, IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Franklin Foods is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor in Hodgkins, IL to lead and develop the production team and drive KPI performance across Safety, Quality, Production, Service and Efficiency.

The role schedules priority production lines, coordinates maintenance and staffing, and reports to the Production Manager, ensuring compliance with FDA guidelines, GMPs, HACCP/SQF, and 5S standards while maintaining product quality and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3 years supervisory experience.
• Minimum 3 years production environment experience.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop production employees while meeting KPI targets.
• Schedule lines and personnel by priority.
• Ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance (FDA, GMPs, HACCP/SQF).
• Manage shift changes and labor reconciliation.
• Audit the floor and drive continuous improvement using lean tools.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Decision-making

MS Office

Training employees

Education

High School Diploma or GED

3 years supervisory experience

3 years production experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

Mount Franklin Foods is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor in Hodgkins, IL to lead and develop the production team and drive KPI performance across Safety, Quality, Production, Service and Efficiency.

The role schedules priority production lines, coordinates maintenance and staffing, and reports to the Production Manager, ensuring compliance with FDA guidelines, GMPs, HACCP/SQF, and 5S standards while maintaining product quality and cost efficiency.