Production Supervisor- 2nd shift, Liquids

Synergy Flavors, Inc; Wauconda (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy Flavors, Inc. in Wauconda, Illinois, is seeking a Production Supervisor for the 2nd shift (Liquids). You will lead the manufacturing team, plan material flow, and implement LEAN improvements to meet deadlines and quality standards.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3 years of production experience, with strong communication and problem‑solving skills. This onsite position offers a competitive salary and growth opportunities within the Carbery Group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Production Management or related field with 3 years production experience (food manufacturing preferred).
• Practical experience with LEAN manufacturing principles.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.

Responsibilities

• Provide first level leadership with coaching and direction to the manufacturing team.
• Plan material flow and assign labor; create equipment operating schedules to meet internal and external needs.
• Sustain relationships to foster problem solving and continuous improvement using LEAN principles.
• Suggest changes to increase production efficiency and throughput.
• Collaborate across production teams, maintenance, planning, quality control, accounting and R&D.

Skills

LEAN manufacturing

Team leadership

Communication

Excel

ERP system

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Production Management or related field

Tools

ERP system

Word

Excel

Job description

Company Overview

Synergy Flavors, part of the Carbery Group, is more than just a leading international supplier of ingredients to the global food and beverage industry—we’re a team driven by purpose. Our vision is simple yet powerful: enriching lives through healthier and tastier foods. We believe great flavor starts with great people. That’s why we’re committed to hiring creative, passionate individuals who want to make a real impact. With deep expertise across food, beverage, and nutrition, our teams develop high-quality taste solutions that inspire innovation and elevate everyday experiences. Your Role in Synergy's Success Production Supervisor- 2nd shift, Liquids How You Will Contribute Production Supervisor.

About the Company

Synergy Flavors, Inc. is a leading international supplier of value-added flavors and ingredients to the global bakery, confectionary, beverage, savory and nutrition industry. Our objective is simple, to provide great tasting flavors and ingredients for our customers. To do this, we employ some of the industry's most creative minds. We are headquartered in Wauconda, IL with additional operations in Hamilton, OH; Rochester, NY and Sao Paulo, Brazil.

Responsibilities

• Perform first level leadership providing support, coaching and direction to the manufacturing team.
• Plan the flow of materials through the department and analyze production work orders to assign labor and create equipment operating schedules that meet both internal and external needs.
• Establish and sustain effective relationships with all employees in order to foster an environment of problem solving and continuous improvement utilizing LEAN Manufacturing principles.
• Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency in the production department.
• Facilitate effective sharing of information across production teams, planning, maintenance, and warehouse and customer service to ensure customer deadlines are met.
• Interview, hire, and train employees through appraising performance.
• Work with the ERP system to ensure scheduled orders are completed and inventory issues are resolved, including cycle counts.
• Ensure policies and procedures are being followed in a consistent manner.
• Analyze and resolve work problems, or assist employees in solving work problems to exceed metrics in safety, quality, and customer service and cost management.
• Maintain time and production records.
• Reward and discipline employees and address safety issues, quality issues or complaints.
• Report production, safety or quality incidents and downtime on a daily basis.
• Write procedures and SOPs and is instrumental in the implementation and training of the procedures, both new and existing.
• Responsible for quality and quantity of production output, and employee training and skills assessment/development.
• Interface in collaboration with maintenance, planning, quality control, accounting and R&D departments.
• Work with Production Manager and other departments on improvement or capital projects.
• Ensure plant personnel practice safe work habits and follow safety rules.

Required Skills/Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Production Management or related field, and 3 years production experience in a production environment desirable (food manufacturing experience strongly preferred); or related equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Practical experience with LEAN manufacturing principles.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• General computer skills such as Word, Excel, etc.
• Ability to learn and use new applications as necessary.

Compensation

Salary Range: $85,000 to $115,000. The actual compensation that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors.

Location & Reporting

Department: Operations.
Location: Wauconda, Illinois.
Work Arrangement: Onsite.
Reporting To: Production Manager.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Carbery Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a supportive work environment. Across our global organisation, we employ 1000 people in 8 countries – and we are growing. From production specialists to R&D experts, finance, quality, digital, marketing, sales and so much more, we provide an inclusive workplace where your skills, perspectives, and experience help shape the future of our industry.