Night Shift Production Supervisor – Food Manufacturing

VetJobs; Forest Park (IL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Job summary

Ferrara in Forest Park, Illinois is seeking a Panning Production Supervisor to oversee hourly production and warehouse activities, ensuring compliance with GMP, HACCP, and FDA guidelines. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage shift changes, and drive continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Required: 2+ years in manufacturing leadership; experience with SAP or ERP; strong communication and problem-solving skills; proficiency in MS Office and Lean TPM concepts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations, or related field strongly preferred
• Minimum 2 Years' Experience In Leadership Role In Manufacturing
• Experience working with SAP or similar ERP system
• Understanding of GMP principles
• Process, packing, and mechanical experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Understanding of LEAN Manufacturing Principals
• Experience using RedZone a plus
• Knowledge of TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) pillars a plus

Responsibilities

• Supervise the execution of production and logistics plans through operators and other hourly labor in production and warehouse functions
• Participate in the development and implementation of plans and policies to ensure compliance in all areas of responsibility
• Operate production lines in accordance with FDA guidelines, GMPs, and HACCP/SQF program guidelines
• Direct and guide operators and their activities in execution of production and/or logistics plans (receiving, processing, mixing, cooking, packaging, shipping, etc)
• Responsible for shift change management and communication as well as daily production standards and labor reconciliation
• Develop employees to ensure compliance and achieve quality
• Resolve problems and mitigate operational issues that result in negative performance
• Support Lean Training as directed by Operations Manager
• Owns regulatory compliance and food safety process, including proper sanitary condition, allergen control, pest control, food safety policy, employee safety policies and procedures, and maintaining MCRS sustainability standards
• Participate in daily food review
• Support and execute relevant projects as needed

Job description

Ferrara in Forest Park, Illinois is seeking a Panning Production Supervisor to oversee hourly production and warehouse activities, ensuring compliance with GMP, HACCP, and FDA guidelines. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage shift changes, and drive continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

Required: 2+ years in manufacturing leadership; experience with SAP or ERP; strong communication and problem-solving skills; proficiency in MS Office and Lean TPM concepts.