Production Supervisor

Michael Page; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus opportunity

PTO and 401(k) program

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead second-shift operations at a high-volume food production facility in Naperville, IL. The role suits a hands-on leader who develops teams, drives performance, and supports continuous improvement.

You will manage daily production, ensure safety and quality, monitor KPIs, and collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Sanitation, Warehousing, and HR to meet schedules and compliance with GMP, HACCP, SQF, and USDA standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of Production Supervisor experience in food manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, and SQF systems.
• Experience managing teams of 20-50+ employees.
• Strong leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• Experience in protein processing, frozen foods, or USDA-regulated facilities preferred.
• Associate degree or technical education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining safety and quality standards
• Supervise, coach, and develop hourly production employees
• Drive accountability around attendance, performance, and workplace expectations
• Monitor production KPIs and identify opportunities for operational improvement
• Partner with Quality, Maintenance, Sanitation, Warehousing, and Human Resources teams
• Support audits, inventory activities, and compliance initiatives
• Maintain compliance with GMP, HACCP, SQF, USDA, and company procedures
• Lead investigations and corrective actions relating to production issues
• Complete production reporting and shift documentation
• Foster a positive, team-oriented culture focused on performance and engagement

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Education

Associate degree or technical education

Job description

An expanding food manufacturing organization is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead second-shift operations at a high-volume production facility.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced food manufacturing environments and enjoys developing teams, driving performance, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Our client is a rapidly growing food manufacturing organization focused on delivering innovative, better-for-you products to major retail partners across North America. The company has established itself as a leader within its product category while continuing to expand production capabilities and market presence.

The organization offers the stability of an established manufacturer combined with the agility and entrepreneurial culture of a growth-focused business. Employees enjoy direct exposure to leadership, opportunities for advancement, and the ability to make meaningful contributions without navigating excessive corporate bureaucracy.

Description

• Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining safety and quality standards
• Supervise, coach, and develop hourly production employees
• Drive accountability around attendance, performance, and workplace expectations
• Monitor production KPIs and identify opportunities for operational improvement
• Partner with Quality, Maintenance, Sanitation, Warehousing, and Human Resources teams
• Support audits, inventory activities, and compliance initiatives
• Maintain compliance with GMP, HACCP, SQF, USDA, and company procedures
• Lead investigations and corrective actions relating to production issues
• Complete production reporting and shift documentation
• Foster a positive, team-oriented culture focused on performance and engagement

Profile

• Minimum 2-3 years of Production Supervisor experience within food manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, and SQF systems
• Experience managing teams of 20-50+ employees
• Strong leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to work effectively in fast-paced manufacturing environments
• Experience within protein processing, frozen foods, or USDA-regulated facilities is highly preferred
• Associate degree or technical education preferred

Job Offer

• Annual bonus opportunity
• Career growth within an expanding manufacturing organization
• PTO and 401(k) program

The salary range for this role is $80,000-$100,000. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee's position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, any collective bargaining agreements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual bonus.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including Paid Time Off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k), life and AD&D insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage to eligible employees.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.