Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

Kilcoy Global Foods North America; Mundelein (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site Café – Breakfast & Lunch

Competitive Salary

401k with Match

Health Insurance

Employee Recognition Programs

Job summary

Kilcoy Global Foods North America is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a team in a meat manufacturing facility in Mundelein, IL. You will oversee raw production operations, drive performance with KPI tracking, and maintain the highest quality and food safety standards.

You will supervise FSQA programs (SQF, HACCP, sanitation), coordinate QA across cooked & RTE areas, lead investigations, and support audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science or Meat Science, Animal Science, or related field preferred.
• Must be HACCP Certified and have demonstrable knowledge of Food Safety.
• Trained in SQF and PCQI preferred.
• 3-5 years of relevant food industry experience, cooked & RTE operations preferred.
• Flexibility with scheduling and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead team members and line leads in a meat manufacturing environment.
• Oversee raw production operations and maintain high quality and safety standards.
• Drive KPI-based performance and foster Ruprecht's culture and initiatives.
• Supervise FSQA programs including SQF, HACCP, sanitation, and traceability.
• Coordinate QA with cooked & RTE teams and lead investigations.
• Support audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

English must

Spanish a plus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science or Meat Science

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Description

The Supervisor will be responsible for leading team members and line leads within a meat manufacturing environment, with direct oversight of raw production operations. This role ensures optimal operational performance while maintaining the highest quality and food safety standards and fostering a highly engaged workforce. The Production Supervisor is expected to drive results through area-specific key performance indicators (KPIs) and lead in a manner that supports Ruprecht's culture and strategic initiatives.

Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Supervisor will be responsible for leading team members and line leads within a meat manufacturing environment, with direct oversight of raw production operations. This role ensures optimal operational performance while maintaining the highest quality and food safety standards and fostering a highly engaged workforce. The Production Supervisor is expected to drive results through area-specific key performance indicators (KPIs) and lead in a manner that supports Ruprecht's culture and strategic initiatives.

What Your Day Will Look Like

• Understand, display knowledge and supervise the execution of FSQA programs including, but not limited to SQF systems, HACCP, sanitation, pest control, good manufacturing practices, foreign material control, customer complaint & deviation investigation process, traceability, internal audit program, training, food defense, and security to comply with all company, USDA/FDA regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate implementation and execution of company quality, food safety, and sanitation systems along with the cooked & RTE side QA teams.
• Lead complaint and internal manufacturing investigations on the raw processing side and warehouse, determine root cause, consult and provide corrective actions
• Ability to analyze facts or circumstances with the technicians surrounding concerns to determine actions within the limits of standard practices.
• Ensures QA hold process is communicated, and executed with plant cross-functional teams and that the plant adheres to the procedures.
• Evaluate and risk assess the product disposition or release in case of quality or food safety deviations.
• Manage and coordinate execution of pre-operational checks, environmental monitoring program, and executing improvements based on results and reporting for the cooked & RTE departments.
• Identify process opportunities in the areas of responsibilities and collaborate to provide resolutions.
• Work closely with QA Director and coordinators for product assessments or evaluations.
• Support all audits of 2nd and 3rd parties in collaboration with the QA director.

Requirements

Who we are looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science or Meat Science, Animal Science, or related field is preferred.
• Must be HACCP Certified and have demonstrable knowledge of Food Safety
• Trained in SQF and PCQI, preferred
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience in the food industry, preferably in cooked & RTE operations
• Must be flexible with schedule
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power-point
• Analytical skills and communication ability acquired through working.
• Knowledge of HACCP, USDA regulations, GMPs, Quality Assurance, and Food Microbiology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• English speaking is a must; Spanish is a Plus.

Why Choose Ruprecht?

• On-site Café where Breakfast and Lunch are served daily
• Community Involvement
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Competitive Salary
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount of Ruprecht Product
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Excellent low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Opportunity for Advancement
• Weekly Pay
• 401k with Match

Salary Description

70,000- 80,000