Production Leader/Hourly Supervisor/Mechanic

Seneca Foods Corporation; Princeville (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Production Leader, where you'll supervise and coordinate production activities to achieve excellence. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a dynamic team in a fast-paced environment, ensuring safety and quality standards are met. With a commitment to continuous improvement, you'll play a vital role in driving efficiency and productivity. If you're ready to contribute to a company that values innovation and teamwork, this position is perfect for you. Enjoy competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package while making a significant impact in the food production industry.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 2-5 years related experience required.
• Must be certified in Better Process Control School.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production processes to meet specifications.
• Ensure employee safety and promote teamwork.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Maintenance Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Related Field

2 to 5 Years Related Experience

Tools

Machinery and Equipment Maintenance

Blueprint Reading

Job description

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Production Leader/Hourly Supervisor/Mechanic

Date: Apr 24, 2025

Location:

Princeville, IL, US, 61559

Custom Field 1: 3835

Description:

Seneca Foods is one of North America's leading providers of packaged fruits and vegetables with facilities located throughout the United States. Our high quality products are primarily sourced from over 1,400 American farms. Seneca holds the largest share of the retail private label, food service, and export canned vegetable markets, distributing to over 90 countries. Products are also sold under the brands of Libby’s, Aunt Nellie’s, READ, Seneca Farms, Green Valley, Green Giant (Shelf-Stable), CherryMan, Paradise, Pennant, and Seneca labels, including Seneca snack chips. Seneca also provides vegetable products to other companies under various co-pack arrangements.

Seneca Foods offers an excellent benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, 401K, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off and more! Help us make our Farm Fresh Goodness Great! Come join the Seneca Foods team – Apply now!

The Production Leader/Hourly Supervisor/Mechanic will supervise, lead and coordinate the activities of the production department or function to achieve company goals. Must be willing and able to work overtime hours during production season, which willrequire working 2nd shift during the production seasonand weekends. 2nd shift hours are 5P-5A and go from late July through mid-November.

Complete daily production requirements in a cost-effective manner which meet or exceed all Food Safety, Good Manufacturing Practice and Employee Safety expectations. Adequately train and instruct others within the assigned department.

Responsibilities:

• Direct and supervise all processes to produce products that meet specifications.
• Ensure the safety of all employees.
• Meet production costs that are equal to or less than standard.
• Encourage and promote teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Train all employees to complete their job in a safe and efficient manner.
• Make decisions regarding product quality, employee relations and equipment breakdowns.
• Assist in developing plant budgets and daily production plans.
• Inspect, repair and maintain machinery and equipment throughout the facility.
• Trouble shoot, repair and replace machinery as required.
• Read sketches and blueprints to determine layout of assigned work.
• Design, fabricate, weld and install equipment as required.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed and PM completed.
• Monitor equipment operation making any necessary adjustments.
• Ensure that GMP’s (good manufacturing practices), safety rules and regulations are being followed and enforced.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or 2 to 5 years related experience and/or training.
• Certified or able to become certified in Better Process Control School, Thermal Processing and Container Closure.
• Must be willing and able to work overtime hours during production season, which willrequire working 2nd shift during the production seasonand weekends. 2nd shift hours are 5P-5A and go from late July through mid-November.
• Must have good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong maintenance skills.
• Willingness and ability to work and function in a team environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally.
• Ability to work with all levels of the organization.

Wage range based on skills, abilities, and experience from $25 to $30 per hour.

Seneca Foods Corporation is committed to providing equal opportunity for all, through a positive and continuing affirmative action program. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. Seneca Foods Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact us at [e-mail] or call 585-495-4100.