Production Supervisor

Jobot; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan / 401(k)

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick stay

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor in Chicago, IL to lead daily poultry processing and packaging, ensuring safety and production schedules.

You will coach staff, enforce GMPs/HACCP, collaborate with QA and maintenance, and drive continuous improvements in yield and efficiency in a USDA-inspected operation.

Qualifications

• Previous production leadership experience in food manufacturing; poultry or meat processing experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, sanitation, and food safety requirements.
• Strong employee coaching, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing staffing, production priorities, and performance expectations.
• Ability to work in a refrigerated food processing environment.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or technical training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily poultry processing and packaging activities to meet production schedules.
• Assign work, balance staffing, and communicate shift priorities and expectations.
• Train and coach employees on operating procedures, safe work practices, and product specifications.
• Enforce GMPs, sanitation procedures, HACCP requirements, and applicable USDA standards.
• Monitor productivity, product yields, labor utilization, waste, and downtime.
• Partner with Quality Assurance to address food safety concerns and product deviations.
• Coordinate with Maintenance to resolve equipment issues and minimize interruptions.
• Maintain accurate production, attendance, training, and safety records.
• Identify improvements that increase efficiency, reduce waste, and strengthen team performance.
• Promote a respectful workplace and address employee concerns consistently.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training preferred

Tools

GMPs

HACCP

USDA standards

Sanitation procedures

Job description

Production Supervisor

$75000 - $90000 per year | Chicago, IL | On-site | Permanent

Family Owned | Meat Processing | Tight Team Culture

A bit about us:

We are an established, family-owned food manufacturer specializing in poultry processing and distribution. We take pride in delivering quality products while maintaining high standards for food safety, customer service, and respect for our employees. We’re seeking a hands-on Production Supervisor who can develop employees, improve daily operations, and lead by example.

Why join us?

• Family-owned environment: Join a business that values integrity, respect, and strong working relationships.
• Meaningful leadership: Make a direct impact on employee development, production performance, and product quality.
• Commitment to food safety: Work in a USDA-inspected operation where quality and safe production are priorities.
• Teamwork: Collaborate with production, quality, sanitation, and maintenance to solve problems and meet customer needs.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement plan / 401(k)
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave

Job Details

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily poultry processing and packaging activities to meet production schedules.
• Assign work, balance staffing, and communicate shift priorities and expectations.
• Train and coach employees on operating procedures, safe work practices, and product specifications.
• Enforce GMPs, sanitation procedures, HACCP requirements, and applicable USDA standards.
• Monitor productivity, product yields, labor utilization, waste, and downtime.
• Partner with Quality Assurance to address food safety concerns and product deviations.
• Coordinate with Maintenance to resolve equipment issues and minimize interruptions.
• Maintain accurate production, attendance, training, and safety records.
• Identify improvements that increase efficiency, reduce waste, and strengthen team performance.
• Promote a respectful workplace and address employee concerns consistently.

Qualifications

• Previous production leadership experience in food manufacturing; poultry or meat processing experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, sanitation, and food safety requirements.
• Strong employee coaching, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing staffing, production priorities, and performance expectations.
• Ability to work in a refrigerated food processing environment.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent; additional education or technical training preferred.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.