Production Supervisor- 2nd Shift

Maker's Pride; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Maker’s Pride is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee all production and packaging activities across scheduled shifts. You will ensure safe, quality output with efficient labor/materials use and manage a large team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include scheduling, training, GMP compliance, and driving continuous improvement while maintaining 5S and lean practices. Prior shift leadership and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Two-year college degree in business or related field required.
• 3–5 years supervisory experience in manufacturing.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).
• Proficient in Kronos timekeeping system and SAP.
• Excellent communication, conflict management, decision-making and leadership skills.
• Strong self-confidence and leadership abilities.
• Basic mechanical skills.
• Second shift 2PM–11PM, M-F with some weekends.

Responsibilities

• Supervise team of 100+ direct reports and evaluate performance.
• Interview, hire and train employees; plan, assign and direct work; appraise performance.
• Ensure GMP policies, SAP processes and OSHA/MiOSHA requirements are followed.
• Direct conversion of raw materials to finished products with minimal waste and cost.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and a 5S workplace.
• Schedule and approve production hours; address payroll-related issues.
• Review production orders and schedules to plan operations.
• Plan production operations and establish priorities.
• Review reports and resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance issues.
• Train and develop employees; attend meetings and presentations as needed.

Skills

Influence management

Conflict resolution

Prioritization

Data analysis & reporting

Project management

Contract review & tracking

Technical writing & SOPs

Strategic budgeting

People management

Lean / Continuous Improvement

Education

Two-year college degree in business or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

SAP

Kronos

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for all production and packaging activities as required to safely produce quality products with the most efficient use of labor and materials on the appropriate/scheduled shifts and lines.

Job Summary

Responsible for all production and packaging activities as required to safely produce quality products with the most efficient use of labor and materials on the appropriate/scheduled shifts and lines.

Job Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Supervise assigned team of employees of 100 or more direct reports. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination and evaluation of these employees. Also, directly supervise non-supervisory (lead) employees.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable federal, state and local laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training new employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving issues.
• Process a solid working knowledge of SQF and GMP policies and procedures, SAP processes, OSHA/MiOSHA regulations, HFS HPS/LEAN tools and Microsoft Office.
• Direct the conversion of raw materials to finished products with minimum waste and labor cost.
• Control raw material formula consistency.
• Monitor proper inventory rotation of raw materials and packaging.
• Responsible for maintaining a 5S environment.
• Responsible for scheduling, maintaining and approving production employee’s work hours on a daily basis. Work with employees to investigate any scheduling and/or payroll-related issues.
• Responsible for complying with customer service and Company standards.
• Review production orders or schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates in order to plan operations.
• Plans production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products.
• Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays. Inspect machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization.
• Resolves employee complaints or submits unsettled complaints to the Employee & Community Relations Manager for action. Handle all disciplinary actions and employee disputes.
• Train, develop and evaluate all employees to meet future needs.
• Attend meetings; make presentations, etc. as needed.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) at all times.
• Comply with all safety, health and environmental regulations as prescribed by law.
• Comply with all Company rules, regulations and policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge Of

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES

• Maker’s Pride procurement, products, and production processes
• Knowledge and experience with SAP

Skill In

• Well developed influence management skills
• Experienced in conflict resolution
• Prioritizes work based on short and long term objectives
• Successfully analyzes and presents data to multiple levels of the organization
• Well developed project management skills
• Contract review and tracking of contract detail
• Effective presentation, writing, proposals, business plans, SOP’s
• Leading development and implementation of strategic goals and budget/cost control
• Personnel and performance management
• Experienced in Continuous Improvement and or Lean Manufacturing.

Ability To

• Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Work in a fast-paced environment, while being able to make sound decisions.
• Communicate in English to give and acknowledge instructions/problems.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram and schedule form.
• Respond to common inquiries and complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, employees and members of the business community.
• Effectively present information to employees, management and public groups.
• Teach simple math functions such as add, subtract, multiply and divide in various units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Proficiency In

• MS Office Suite and SAP

Minimum Qualifications

• Two-year college degree in business or related field required; Four-year college degree preferred.
• (3) Three – (5) Five years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment with Food and/or Packaging Manufacturing experience a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office applications such as Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word.
• Proficient in Kronos timekeeping system and SAP both pluses.
• Excellent communication, conflict management, decision-making, motivational and organizational skills required.
• Strong self-confidence and leadership skills required.
• Basic mechanical skills required.
• This is second shift position with hours 2PM to 11PM M-F with some weekends.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to use hands and fingers. Reaching with hands/arms throughout shift.
• Ability to see, hear and talk. Ability to distinguish colors. Ability to work in light to moderate noise levels where hearing protection is required.
• May work near moving mechanical parts and may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles and vibration.
• Good hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity for repetitive tasks.
• Ability to lift/move up to 50 lbs. Push/pull items up to 2600 lbs. with assistance.
• Walk up to 400 yards to work and break areas.
• May climb steps to and from work and break areas.
• Repetitive reaching overhead, under and across throughout shift.
• Repetitive bending, stooping and twisting throughout shift.
• Stand eight hours per shift.
• Physical and mental ability to work in excess of 40 hours per week.
• Perform general housekeeping, including sweeping, mopping, etc.
• Ability to work in variable temperatures and weather conditions. Ability to work in wet, humid areas.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to work well with others in stressful situations and meet deadlines as necessary.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and tasks.
• Receptive to new ideas, concepts and procedures.