Night Shift Production Lead — GMP, Lean & Safety

Aerotek; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Production Lead for the 3rd shift in Chicago, IL. The role oversees the night shift, coordinates hourly and temp staff, ensures efficient machine operation, and upholds GMP and HACCP standards in a food manufacturing environment.

The position emphasizes training and coaching team members, driving continuous improvement, and maintaining safety, quality, and production KPIs. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity in a fully onsite chocolate/food production setting.

Qualifications

• Two years of supervisory experience in a food manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on GMP experience in a food production setting.
• Knowledge of HACCP principles and enforcing food safety requirements.
• Experience leading production teams and supervising hourly personnel.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proficiency with basic MS Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Oversee night shift operations and coordinate activities for hourly and temporary staff.
• Support equipment operation with basic troubleshooting and allocate staff as needed.
• Organize shift day-to-day activities, assign sanitation duties, and ensure proper staffing.
• Train, coach, and support team members; facilitate brief meetings and cross-training.
• Collaborate with other production leads to optimize workflow and ensure timely documentation.
• Ensure shift paperwork is completed accurately and on time.
• Enforce GMP, HACCP, and safety standards on the production floor.
• Maintain sanitary conditions and inspect materials and equipment for defects.
• Contribute to lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Supervisory experience

GMP knowledge

HACCP knowledge

Food safety

Leadership

English proficiency

SAP

Education

Associates degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

Aerotek is seeking a Production Lead for the 3rd shift in Chicago, IL. The role oversees the night shift, coordinates hourly and temp staff, ensures efficient machine operation, and upholds GMP and HACCP standards in a food manufacturing environment.

The position emphasizes training and coaching team members, driving continuous improvement, and maintaining safety, quality, and production KPIs. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity in a fully onsite chocolate/food production setting.