Packaging Supervisor: Lean Leader in Food Manufacturing

American Sugar Refining, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k) with match

Life insurance

AD&D

Short-term disability

Vacation

Holidays

Sick time

Job summary

American Sugar Refining, Inc. is seeking a Packaging Supervisor in Chicago, IL to lead the packaging department, drive continuous improvement, and ensure GMP compliance.

The role requires directing a team, optimizing processes, and coordinating with multiple departments. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of leadership in manufacturing, with Lean Six Sigma certification preferred and experience with SAP, Kronos, and Mii.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business Management, Food Science, or Organization Leadership/Management.
• Minimum 3+ years leadership experience in manufacturing or equivalent.
• Lean Six Sigma certification strongly preferred.
• Experience directing and coaching a production team and driving process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize, schedule, and delegate work to meet customer specs and quality standards.
• Recommend and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and safety.
• Train, coach and evaluate employees; address issues and resolve problems.
• Oversee and review all required paperwork, reports and documentation.
• Drive CI culture and Lean-Six Sigma principles through training and development of staff.
• Coordinate production planning with other departments for downtime and work order completion.
• Participate on cross-functional teams for ongoing method/process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal and local safety and sanitation regulations and employment issues.
• Maintain equipment and initiate repairs as needed.
• Support CAPA, SQF Preparedness, and GMP initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Teambuilding

Organization

Process improvement

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Business/Food Science/Leadership

Tools

SAP

Kronos

Mii

Microsoft Office

Job description

American Sugar Refining, Inc. is seeking a Packaging Supervisor in Chicago, IL to lead the packaging department, drive continuous improvement, and ensure GMP compliance.

The role requires directing a team, optimizing processes, and coordinating with multiple departments. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of leadership in manufacturing, with Lean Six Sigma certification preferred and experience with SAP, Kronos, and Mii.