Packaging Supervisor (2ND-3RD)

Pures Food Specialties LLC; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401k plan

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Monthly bonuses

Job summary

Pure Food Specialties is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead packaging lines, drive safety, quality, and efficiency on the production floor. You will supervise operators, coordinate staffing, coach performance, enforce GMP and FDA regulations, and collaborate across departments to meet production targets and continuous improvement goals.

This role provides opportunities to develop teams, implement improvements, and ensure products meet established standards in a fast-paced manufacturing

Qualifications

• Experience leading employees in a manufacturing or production setting.
• Experience operating, troubleshooting, and diagnosing packaging equipment.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to interact with staff and management.
• Basic math skills to interpret production data.
• Working knowledge of FDA regulations and food safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the daily operations of all packaging lines under the Shift Manager.
• Coordinate employee activities including work assignments, rotations, schedules, attendance and staffing.
• Evaluate employee performance and provide hiring, coaching, and disciplinary recommendations.
• Collaborate with management to maximize production efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Enforce safety, GMP, FDA regulations and company policies on the floor.
• Train and develop operators to improve productivity and performance.
• Ensure packaging equipment operates safely and report issues promptly.
• Assign sanitation tasks to maintain a clean and safe workspace.
• Track downtime and efficiency losses; communicate improvement opportunities.
• Ensure products meet quality and food safety standards; complete QC documentation.
• Support Continuous Improvement initiatives for productivity, quality, and safety.
• Maintain Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) certification and compliance.
• Communicate production updates during shift handoffs.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing

Packaging equipment

Communication

Math skills

FDA regulations

Job description

About this position

Production Supervisor - Job Responsibilities

Join Pure's Food Specialties and become part of a growing team that manufactures high-quality food products. As Packaging Supervisor, you'll play a key leadership role in driving production, developing employees, and ensuring safe, efficient operations on the production floor. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys leading teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, solving problems, and making a direct impact on production performance. You'll have the opportunity to coach and develop employees, collaborate with multiple departments, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while building your leadership experience with a company committed to quality, food safety, and operational excellence.

• 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 standard 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.

Available Positions

2ND 3:00PM-11:00PM 1Position

3RD 11:00PM-7:00PM 1Position

Required 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in food manufacturing or packaging operations.
• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing principles is a plus.
• Healthcare coverage including medical, dental and vision
• 401k Plan
• Short term disability available
• Paid holidays, vacation and paid sick leave
• Eligible for monthly production bonuses

EEO Statement

Pure Food Specialties' is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We ensure fair treatment in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and compensation. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion fosters a workplace where every individual is valued and respected.