Production Supervisor (2nd shift)

Georgia Nut Company; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Nut Company in Niles, IL is looking for a Supervisor to oversee daily shift activities in a manufacturing setting. You will coach and mentor staff while ensuring compliance with policies and maintaining efficiency in operations. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills and a detail-oriented approach, with at least a 2-year degree or equivalent experience.

This full-time position offers a salary between $68,000 and $75,000, with responsibilities that include managing associate performance and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 2-year associate degree or 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Active participation in safety and continuous improvement committees.
• Detail-oriented and results-driven.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day shift activities within departments.
• Manage associates' labor hours and performance reviews.
• Coach and mentor department leads.
• Identify quality issues and initiate CAPA.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Coaching and training

Detail-oriented

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

2-year associate degree or 3-5 years’ experience in manufacturing

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Job Details

Location: 6900 Old Bridge St, Niles, IL 60714
Type: Full Time
Salary: $68,000 – $75,000
Shift: Second Shift
Category: Manufacturing

Summary

Supervisor is responsible for directing all day-to-day shift activities within his/her departments. Shift Supervisor needs to manage continuous improvement projects, R&D new product developments, CAPA (corrective action and preventive action), new hire development, associate accountability, associate performance reviews, audit documentation within batch order requirements, policies and procedures adherence, accident reports, operations efficiencies, and manage associates labor hours. The department includes multicultural non-union associates operating in a 24/7 operation. Coordinates the production of goods within their area of the plant, ensuring machines are properly repaired and running efficiently to standard while maintaining a focused, motivated workforce.

Primary Responsibilities

• Identify associate and food safety concerns and initiate internal CAPA.
• Coach and mentor department leads to become supervisors.
• Accident and incident reporting investigation.
• Identify quality issues and initiate external CAPA.
• Create weekly staffing requirements based on the planning schedule.
• Communicate any updates to department leads on a daily basis.
• Identify Continuous Improvement opportunities.
• Ensure policies and procedures adherence.
• Maintain associate accountability.
• Participate in R&D new product development.
• Support QA efforts.
• Keep an accurate department inventory.
• Provide proper documentation and validate employee work documents.
• Develop new hires.
• Close batch orders and investigate any pending issues.
• Conduct shift changeover activities.
• Provide support to other departments to achieve GNC priorities.
• Own all GMPs within all areas of responsibility.
• Drive operating efficiencies.

Qualifications and Knowledge & Skill Requirements

• 2‑year associate degree or 3‑5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Coach/Train associates.
• Active member within Safety Committee.
• Active role within GNC Continuous improvement.
• Delegate responsibilities.
• Detail‑oriented and results‑driven.
• High level of communication.
• Maintain associate accountability.
• Measure efficiency.
• Above average computer skills.
• Prepare audit documentation.
• Facilitate meetings.
• Multi‑tasking.