Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift - Days Off: Monday & Tuesday

homechef; Bedford Park (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Home Chef, a leading meal solutions company, seeks a Second Shift Production Supervisor in Bedford Park, IL. You will manage a team of hourly leads and operators, ensure production targets are met, and troubleshoot equipment issues.

You will partner with the Shift Manager and QA to maintain safety, accuracy, and efficiency, coaching staff, and driving continuous improvement across the line.

Qualifications

• Experience leading production teams in a food-manufacturing setting.
• Ability to coach and assess performance.
• Knowledge of SOPs and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Production Set Up: arrive early to receive the day’s production plan and assign tasks.
• Oversee portioning and meal bagging lines and manage output.
• Maintain clean, safe work environment and ensure SOP compliance.
• Use production sheets and tracking tools to monitor progress and issues.
• Collaborate with other functions to implement plant-wide improvements.

Skills

Team leadership

Production oversight

Coaching & feedback

Safety emphasis

Tools

Production tracker

Scanners

Date coder

Job description

Founded in 2013, Home Chef is the leading meal solutions company with both a retail and online presence. Available online at homechef.com and in retail at more than 2,100 Kroger grocery stores, Home Chef is committed to inspiring and enabling more people to cook simple, delicious meals, no matter how busy they are.

In 2023, Home Chef introduced a new brand, Tempo ! Tempo features a rotating selection of ready-to-heat meals delivered directly to your door. These meals are better-for-you versions of familiar favorites, designed to save you time and reduce stress while maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Our Tempo menu includes options that are protein-packed, fiber-rich, calorie and carb conscious, keto-friendly, and dietitian-approved.

Similar to our recipes, we recognize that variety is the spice of life, and therefore, our employees also bring their uniqueness and color to our fantastic team. We're eager to work with humble team players and pragmatic next-level thinkers to innovate on Home Chef's offerings.

This role follows a 2nd Shift Schedule, working from 4:00pm - 12:30am , with designated days off on Monday and Tuesday.

The Supervisor must execute the production plan as established by the Shift Manager and supervise an assigned team consisting of hourly production leads, production associates, machine leads and machine operators throughout the shift. The Supervisor is responsible for managing the performance of the individuals reporting to their respective team which includes participating in hiring, having coaching discussions, delivering feedback, and conducting performance reviews. Supervisors must be able to oversee multiple activities simultaneously and take ownership of the output of leads and associates working on their team. The Supervisor is responsible for exhibiting a strong working knowledge of all machinery, equipment, and processes and must be able to perform basic troubleshooting processes. The Supervisor must be able to manage and troubleshoot all technological tools used in production (e.g., production tracker, scanners, date coder, etc.). The Supervisor is also expected to work closely with other functions within the facility to execute plant-wide initiatives.

Detailed Responsibilities

Pre-Production Set Up

• The Supervisor is responsible for arriving prior to the start of production to receive the day's production plan from the Shift Manager.
• Receives production targets from Shift Manager. Manages delegation of production tasks to production leads and ensures proper staffing for all tasks
• Works with warehouse team to ensure all product required for production tasks has been dropped to the production floor in the quantities required for the production plan
• Sets up for each activity according to standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Coaches production leads on set up processes and procedures to ensure that SOPs for table and line set up are followed
• Ensures workstations are setup for each production activity (labeling, portioning, meal bagging) in a manner that ensures we meet production targets
• Shares recommendations for improvements to safety, equipment, and/or SOPs with Continuous Improvement Manager
• Demonstrates leadership during adoption of new processes and continually works to identify opportunities to gain efficiency and improve quality in production

Portioning and Meal Bagging

• The Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the portioning and meal bagging tables/lines and managing the output of their respective lines.
• Inspects working area and holds team accountable for maintaining a clean, safe work environment and operating in a safe manner.
• Ensures all tables are operating according to Home Chef standard operating procedures.
• Ensures leads are properly utilizing production sheets and coming prepared to shift with multiple copies, if needed.
• Ensures teams are on track to meet production targets for the day.
• Verifies that all meal bagging and portioning pods clearly understand what's expected of them in terms of output and quality standards, as well as tracking progress through the day via internal apps and tracking tools.
• Identifies opportunities to improve portioning and meal bagging efficiency and shares ideas with Continuous Improvement team.
• Speaks professionally and respectfully to leads and associates and provides on-the-floor coaching and motivation to boost production pace and improve quality.
• Anticipates product and packaging shortage issues and works with warehouse and/or runners to deliver more product to the floor to prevent a production halt.
• Works with quality team to resolve issues identified related to food safety and/or product quality.
• Escalates quality issues that may result in future product shorts to shift manager and procurement.
• Takes responsibility for the accuracy of counts conducted by the leads through