Production Supervisor

World's Finest® Chocolate; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

World's Finest® Chocolate seeks a Production Supervisor to lead a team in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The role focuses on achieving safety, quality, and production goals while fostering a positive team culture. Ideal candidates will have leadership experience and a background in operations or engineering, contributing to the company's mission of delivering extraordinary value.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401k Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Annual Bonus

Wellness Program

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment in a leadership role.
• Lean 6 Sigma experience is a plus.
• Experience in an SQF-certified facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of hourly production employees to meet safety and quality goals.
• Create staff schedules and organize training.
• Manage day-to-day operations and production schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Team Management

Lean Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

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Base pay range

$75,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

ABOUT WORLD’S FINEST CHOCOLATE: World’s Finest Chocolate does more than just make delicious chocolate. Since 1949, we’ve helped our fundraising customers raise over $4,600,000,000! These funds are used to buy playgrounds, pay for reading specialists, purchase musical instruments, fund field trips, and more. Our employees work as a team to support our company’s mission: To Deliver Extraordinary Value with Fun & Purpose.

POSITION OVERVIEW: Our ideal candidate is eager for the opportunity to make a visible impact on Operations as our company grows. Lead a team of hourly production employees to deliver and exceed safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals in an SQF-certified chocolate production facility.

Safety First:

• Lead by example in Safety, Food Safety, and our Core Values.
• Follow and enforce all applicable procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and uphold our quality standards.

People Management:

• Support a team of 20+ hourly employees, including creating staff schedules, organizing training, and addressing performance issues.
• Recommend or initiate personnel actions, such as employment, performance evaluations, promotions, transfers, discharges, and disciplinary measures.
• Meet with others in support functions to accomplish department and company goals. Build relationships. Communicate cross-functionally via email, phone, and Teams.

Production Management:

• On your shift, you will work with your team to deliver production and manage day-to-day operations. You will determine action plans, think on your feet, and communicate effectively.
• Create work orders, review and analyze production schedules and reports, interpret process parameters and settings, and complete necessary production records as needed.
• Work with third-party technicians, contractors, and vendors as necessary to keep the Value Stream functioning effectively and efficiently.
• Be a leader in driving employee engagement in problem-solving and process improvement.
• Apply root cause analysis to defects and downtime to recommend or act.
• Apply and disseminate Lean manufacturing methods.

Key Competencies and Characteristics:

• Self-starter and self-motivated
• Need to be approachable, cordial, and even-tempered
• Eager to help others succeed
• Looking to be a catalyst for positive change

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field preferred but not required
• At least 1 year of experience in a manufacturing environment in a leadership role
• Lean 6 Sigma experience is a plus.
• Experience in an SQF-certified facility preferred.
• Experience organizing or leading process improvement activities.
• Technically savvy, proficient in MS Office programs, including Excel
• SAP experience is highly desirable.

Compensation

• Base Salary: $75,000 – $85,000 per year
• Annual Bonus: % of base salary, based on company and/or individual performance
• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness Program
• 401k Matching
• HSA/FSA
• LifeLock Identity Theft Protection
• STD/LTD
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer:

World’s Finest Chocolate is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to providing an environment of respect and inclusivity for all employees.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Production, Manufacturing, and Management

• Industries

  Manufacturing, Fundraising, and Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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