Production Supervisor 1st Shift

OSI Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 67,568 - 101,352; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with matching contributions

Comprehensive health benefits

Educational assistance programs

Job summary

OSI Group is seeking a Supervisor in Chicago, Illinois, to oversee a fresh pet food product line. This role involves managing a team and ensuring quality production while adhering to safety and food regulations.

Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of experience in production, preferably within a food manufacturing setting. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for motivating staff and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a related field preferred.
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to motivate and coach teams.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team and manage performance.
• Plan resource allocation to achieve performance targets.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Lean manufacturing principles

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

BA/BS or equivalent

Business Management, Production Operations Management, Agricultural Science, Food Science

Job description

Overview

As a premier global food provider, the OSI Group partners with the world’s leading foodservice and retail food brands to provide concept-to-table solutions that delight consumers around the globe. Join us and discover a work experience where diverse ideas are met with enthusiasm, and where you can learn and grow to your full potential. We’re looking for individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and who enjoy working as a team to deliver unparalleled service and solutions to our customers. This role will supervise employees over a new fresh pet food product line to consistently produce quality products in a sanitary condition with continuous regard to company policies and government regulations.

Responsibilities

• Job supervises a team, has authority to hire and performance-manage a team.
• Job leads/supervises/manages 21-25 employees
• Plan the day-to-day allocation of resources (equipment, people, materials, and systems) to efficiently, safely and cost effectively achieve performance targets as agreed with Production Management.
• Document daily production activities and review results against established targets and report variances during on-the-floor and review meetings.
• Review daily maintenance effectiveness and work with staff from both Operations and Maintenance to identify opportunities for improvement. Prioritize, request, and ensure equipment maintenance and repairs are completed to maximize efficiency.
• Responsible for all supervisory activities including, but not limited to, scheduling, performance, hiring, discipline, coaching, training and development and termination recommendations.
• Ensure focused improvement tools are effectively utilized in all problem-solving situations to address root causes of failures and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate transitions between shifts and seamless handoffs and communicate key information to peers, team members and Production Management.
• Apply corrective action consistently when required.
• Ensure compliance with all quality and food safety programs through regular adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), performance of sanitation audits, food safety checks (HACCP), and product quality checks conducted according to organization policies. Actively participate in prevention and correction of quality-related errors.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities and recommending changes within own area of responsibility.
• This role has the responsibility to understand and places in practice appropriate safety procedures. This responsibility is achieved through education, training, use of protective equipment (as applicable) and by following safety policies, regulations, standards, and laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience & Skills

• 3-5 years of experience in related field is preferred.
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
• Working knowledge of good manufacturing practices, hazard analysis and critical control points, lean manufacturing and other food safety, quality, and manufacturing principles.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work with employees at all levels and to motivate direct reports; specifically mentoring and coaching individuals and identifying short- and long-term development needs and providing appropriate support.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities at one time using effective organizational skills and judgment in an environment of frequently changing circumstances.
• Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite Products.

Education

• BA/BS or equivalent is preferred.
• In Business Management, Production Operations Management, Agricultural Science, Food Science, or equivalent experience acquired through work experience.

Compensation & Benefits

The base salary for this position ranges from a low of $67,568.00 to a maximum of $101,352.00, with offers typically between the low and middle of the range, based on education, skills, experience and internal equity among other factors. This role is also eligible to receive additional pay if required to work more than 5 days per week as well as participate in the company discretionary quarterly bonus plan based on company performance. As part of a complete total rewards package, OSI also offers comprehensive paid time off (sick, vacation, holidays and other programs), 401k with matching company contributions, a full suite of benefit offerings (medical, dental, vision, life, disability and other voluntary coverages) for you and your family and educational assistance with opportunities for professional development.

Work Environment

• Work can be performed within a manufacturing plant environment with noise, extreme temperatures, and significant movement of powered equipment, people and conveyor (may depend on the role).
• Work conditions are typical of an office & plant environment.
• This role does not require any domestic travel
• Position may require the physical agility of lifting up to 50 pounds
• Position may require frequent and/or infrequent of bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, stretching/reaching, use hands or fingers, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, controls, and standing/walking on concrete flooring.
• Position may require the physical ability to stand/walk for Greater than 4 hours.