Night Packaging Supervisor: Lead Production & Quality

Ferrara; Forest Park (IL); On-site; USD 80,325 - 112,455; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Annual bonus

Job summary

Ferrara is seeking a Packaging Supervisor in Forest Park, IL, to lead hourly production and warehouse teams on a 4pm-4am 4-3 schedule. You will ensure adherence to FDA guidelines, GMPs, HACCP/SQF, and production plans while coordinating cross-functional activities to meet quality and safety standards.

You will mentor staff, drive continuous improvement, manage labor reconciliation, and support Lean initiatives to optimize operations and food safety across the shift.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years experience in manufacturing or related field.
• Experience supervising hourly staff in production or packaging environments.
• Familiarity with GMP, HACCP, and FDA guidelines.
• Experience using SAP for production planning and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise execution of production and logistics plans through operators and warehouse staff.
• Support development and implementation of plans to ensure compliance across responsibilities.
• Operate production lines per GMP, HACCP, and FDA guidelines.
• Direct and guide shift activities in production and/or logistics (receiving, processing, packaging, shipping).
• Manage shift change and communicate daily production standards and labor reconciliation.
• Develop employees to ensure compliance and maintain quality.
• Resolve issues impacting performance and safety.
• Support Lean training as directed by Operations Manager.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and food safety, including allergen control and pest management.
• Participate in daily food reviews and project execution as needed.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Prioritization

Office software

Urgency & initiative

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Ferrara is seeking a Packaging Supervisor in Forest Park, IL, to lead hourly production and warehouse teams on a 4pm-4am 4-3 schedule. You will ensure adherence to FDA guidelines, GMPs, HACCP/SQF, and production plans while coordinating cross-functional activities to meet quality and safety standards.

You will mentor staff, drive continuous improvement, manage labor reconciliation, and support Lean initiatives to optimize operations and food safety across the shift.