Production Supervisor 2nd Shift

ZipRecruiter; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Skokie is seeking a Production Supervisor for the 2nd shift. The role involves overseeing production processes, ensuring safety compliance, and mentoring team leads. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in manufacturing and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Ability to coach and train associates effectively.

Responsibilities

• Identify safety concerns and initiate internal CAPA.
• Coach department leads to become supervisors.
• Manage payroll activities and maintain inventory.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Attention to Detail

Delegation

Multitasking

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Skokie, IL

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Identify associate and food safety concerns and initiate internal CAPA.
2. Coach and mentor department leads to become supervisors.
3. Investigate accidents and incidents.
4. Identify quality issues and initiate external CAPA.
5. Create weekly staffing requirements based on planning schedule.
6. Communicate updates to department leads daily, including schedule changes, manager updates, and focus inefficiencies.
7. Identify and implement continuous improvements, including process standardization and equipment or staffing adjustments.
8. Ensure adherence to policies and procedures.
9. Maintain associate accountability through disciplinary actions when necessary.
10. Participate in R&D for new product development, including trail runs and route validation.
11. Prepare the facility for external customer audits.
12. Manage payroll activities such as attendance points, approving hours, and department transfers.
13. Maintain accurate department inventory through monthly inventories.
14. Validate employee work documentation and conduct daily audits on metal detection, weight checks, production reporting, material consumption, and RAF.
15. Audit CCP documentation daily.
16. Support new hire development through weekly follow-ups, cross-training, and effectiveness assessments.
17. Coordinate with HR on documentation, payroll notices, disciplinary records, and new employee training, including policy adherence like the seven-day work week and PTO forms.
18. Oversee closing batch orders, investigate pending issues, and review related documentation such as formula, specs, production summaries, pre-op forms, and quality checks.
19. Supervise shift changeovers, supporting work centers and department leads with major issues.
20. Assist other departments to achieve GNC priorities.
21. Ensure ownership and compliance with GMPs across all areas.
22. Conduct RedZone forums, huddles, and review quality checks and Tableau data; perform root cause analysis and Kaizen events; train others within RedZone.
23. Monitor operating efficiencies through KPIs (daily, weekly, monthly, YTD), analyze root causes, and address major mechanic downtimes.
24. Conduct reviews for new hires, 6-month, yearly, and annual performance assessments.

QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Associate degree or 3-5 years of manufacturing experience.
• Ability to coach and train associates effectively.
• Active participation in safety committees and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Delegation skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and accountability.
• Proficiency with computers and audit documentation.
• Ability to facilitate meetings and handle multitasking.