Production Leader / Supervisor

LeoForce; Orangeville (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

PTO & Paid Holidays

Career Growth Opportunities

Bonus Opportunity

Job summary

LeoForce is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations in a fast-paced specialty ingredients environment. You will oversee hourly production staff, drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement while ensuring production schedules meet timelines and regulatory standards.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of supervisory experience in food manufacturing, strong GMP/HACCP knowledge, and proven leadership to motivate teams and sustain high performance in a

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Production Supervisory experience in food-related manufacturing.
• Strong GMP, HACCP, food safety, sanitation, and FDA knowledge.
• Experience leading hourly production teams in fast-paced env.
• Experience with Lean, 5S, or Kaizen is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations for assigned shift.
• Coach and develop hourly production employees and leads.
• Drive safety, quality, and teamwork on the floor.
• Ensure GMP, HACCP, SQF, FDA compliance and sanitation.
• Monitor schedules, staffing, downtime, yields, and throughput.
• Collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse, Planning, and R&D.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to boost efficiency and reduce waste.
• Maintain production documentation and shift reports.
• Assist onboarding and training of staff.
• Drive KPI performance for safety, quality, labor, downtime, and output.

Skills

Production supervision

GMP/FDA knowledge

Leadership

Lean / Kaizen

Cross-functional collaboration

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Production Leader / Supervisor

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Job Description

Experience:

Manager

Salary:

$95,000 - $120,000 per year

Job Details

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Job Summary

We are seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations within a fast-paced specialty food and ingredients production environment. This role will oversee hourly production employees, drive safety and food quality initiatives, improve operational efficiency, and ensure production schedules are executed effectively while maintaining compliance with GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards.

The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership experience within food, beverage, nutraceutical, dairy, ingredients, or related manufacturing environments and thrive in a high-growth operation focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily production operations for assigned shift
• Manage, coach, and develop hourly production employees and leads
• Drive a strong culture of safety, accountability, and teamwork
• Ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, SQF, FDA, sanitation, and food safety requirements
• Monitor production schedules, staffing, downtime, yields, and throughput performance
• Partner closely with Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse, Planning, and R&D teams
• Troubleshoot operational issues and escalate equipment concerns as needed
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, waste reduction, and process optimization
• Maintain accurate production documentation and shift reporting
• Assist with onboarding, training, and cross-training production staff
• Drive KPI performance related to safety, quality, labor, downtime, and production output
• Ensure proper sanitation and allergen control procedures are followed
• Help support startup, changeover, batching, blending, packaging, and ingredient handling activities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Production Supervisory experience within food, beverage, nutraceutical, dairy, ingredients, pharmaceutical, or related manufacturing environments
• Strong understanding of GMP, HACCP, food safety, sanitation, and FDA regulations
• Experience leading hourly manufacturing teams in a fast-paced production environment
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies including Lean, 5S, or Kaizen preferred
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams on the production floor
• Experience with batch processing, dry blending, powders, spray drying, ingredients, or packaging operations highly preferred
• Ability to work flexible schedules including nights, weekends, or rotating shifts as needed
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse, and Operations leadership

A bit about us:

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Founded nearly a decade ago and based in the Midwest with multiple manufacturing and innovation facilities, we are a fast-growing specialty ingredients manufacturer serving the food, beverage, nutrition, dairy, bakery, and wellness industries. Our team develops and produces custom ingredient solutions using advanced drying, blending, encapsulation, and formulation technologies to help customers bring innovative products to market. With continued growth and investment in our operations, we offer employees the opportunity to make a direct impact while working in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment focused on quality, innovation, and customer success.

Why join us?

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• Fast-growing specialty ingredients manufacturer with strong investment in operations and technology
• Opportunity to make a direct impact within a growing manufacturing organization
• Collaborative and team-oriented culture
• Competitive Compensation + Bonus Opportunity
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• PTO + Paid Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities

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