Production Supervisor

The Judge Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in food and beverage manufacturing is seeking a Third Shift Production Supervisor to lead and optimize production teams in the greater Chicago area. This role involves supervising daily operations, ensuring adherence to quality standards, and fostering a safe work environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a background in lean manufacturing, and the ability to communicate effectively across departments. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact production efficiency and team performance in a thriving industry.

Benefits

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Training and Development Programs

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing supervision with hands-on production floor experience.
• Knowledge of quality control practices and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production teams, provide task assignments, and coach staff.
• Plan production schedules and ensure quality standards are met.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Leadership Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Abilities

Effective Communication

Technical Proficiency

Bilingual Spanish

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Management

5-7 Years of Manufacturing Supervision

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Dynamics AX/D365

Alchemy

Job description

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Our Food/Beverage manufacturing client is currently seeking a Third Shift Production Supervisor in the greater Chicago area.

This job will have the following responsibilities:

• Supervise and lead production teams, providing task assignments, coaching, and performance feedback.
• Plan and execute production schedules, optimizing workflows for efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards through inspections and corrective actions.
• Maintain a safe work environment via training, safety guidelines, and proactive risk mitigation.
• Communicate production updates, performance metrics, and coordinate cross-department collaboration.
• Ensure team training is current and documented, acting as a liaison between staff and management.
• Facilitate meetings, address concerns, and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Track KPIs for efficiency, quality, and safety, implementing improvements as needed.
• Monitor labor efficiency and resolve operational challenges.
• Maintain records, coordinate activities across departments, and support equipment maintenance.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and project management.
• Strong leadership skills and experience in manufacturing operations, preferably food production.
• Problem-solving and analytical abilities to identify and address production issues.
• Effective communication, active listening, and feedback delivery.
• Technical proficiency and adaptability to new equipment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage complexity, and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with industry standards, quality control practices, and regulatory compliance.
• Bilingual Spanish is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of Dynamics AX/D365 and Alchemy is a plus.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business management, supply chain, or industrial engineering (or relevant experience).
• 5-7 years of manufacturing supervision with hands-on production floor experience (food manufacturing preferred).

***Monday - Friday / Third Shift

***Discretionary bonus paid annually

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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