Production Supervisor 3rd Shift Posting

Doumak, Inc.; Bensenville (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Doumak, Inc. in Illinois is seeking a Plant – 3rd Shift Supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing operations and lead production teams. The role emphasizes safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency, with strong leadership in a unionized setting.

Bilingual English/Spanish communication is required to effectively lead and support our diverse workforce. The position reports to the Plant Manager and offers a salary range of $70,000–$73,000, with overtime incentives and a focus on continuous

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree preferred.
• PC knowledge including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Experience in confectionary/food/pharma industries.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required to lead a diverse workforce.
• Union environment experience a plus.
• Familiarity with GMPs, HACCP, Safety and OSHA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations and supervise teams to meet safety, quality, productivity and efficiency goals.
• Coordinate production schedules and manage shift staffing and coverage.
• Utilize IFS ERP to assign schedules and monitor material needs and line status.
• Ensure adherence to start-up/shutdown procedures and GMPs.
• Lead by example in safety and housekeeping; enforce company work rules.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Leadership

Problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Mechanical knowledge

Education

4-year college degree

Tools

IFS ERP

SAP

Job description

Plant – 3rd Shift Supervisor

Plant Manager

$70,000 - $73,000 We are seeking a motivated

Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills are required to effectively lead and support our diverse workforce.

Position: Bensenville Plant – 3rd Shift Supervisor

Reports To: Plant Manager

Salary Range: $70,000 - $73,000

We are seeking a motivated Production Supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing operations and lead production teams in achieving safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency goals. This role is responsible for coordinating production schedules, managing employees, ensuring compliance with company and food safety standards, and supporting continuous operational improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will have strong leadership skills, manufacturing experience, and the ability to effectively manage operations within a unionized environment.

Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills are required to effectively lead and support our diverse workforce.

In addition to a competitive salary, Production Supervisors receive time-and-a-half pay for overtime hours and weekend shifts worked. This unique benefit reflects our commitment to recognizing the dedication, flexibility, and contributions of our leadership team.

Summary

Oversees daily production operations, ensuring efficient and timely output while maintaining quality and adhering to safety standards. Responsible for supervising and communicating production operations to personnel in order to ensure that all goals and standards are met.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Facilitate production needs and oversee day-to-day operations
• Create a work environment that motivates and empowers associates to meet and except expectation for productivity, quality, waste, sanitation and safety
• Utilize IFS ERP system to assign the schedule to the floor
• Schedule coverage for employee breaks and lunches
• Arrive 20 minutes before shift starts to facilitate shift handover
• Check attendance phone line for absent employees and fill out necessary paperwork
• Coordinate work assignments if lines are down, e.g. cleaning lines and manifolds
• Assist operators with product issues
• Work within IFS ERP system to monitor raw material needs and supply: order needed materials from in-house supply and follow up on all requisitions and requests to ensure materials are received, available, assigned, and back-flushed correctly
• Complete a report assessing production, down time and problems
• Supervise, train, and coordinate activities of employees engaged in the manufacturing process to be sure employees are complying with company work rules, procedures and good manufacturing practices
• Coordinate production flow of different departments within the facility.
• Ensure that the proper start up and shut down procedures are followed as necessary
• Ensure quality of product through proper sanitation and housekeeping procedures
• Coordinate with the Quality Assurance department to insure a quality product is produced
• Motivate employees to gain efficiencies and meet targets/expectations
• Communicate any mechanical and/or process issues to the proper personnel and follow up to ensure completion
• Contact management and contractors regarding any major breakdowns or repairs
• Responsible for the safety of plan associates, leads by example and corrects any unsafe behavior observed or reported.
• Compliance with OSHA regulations
• Report all injuries and near misses to the Plant Manager and HR Department at the time of injury; conduct accident investigation and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions
• Must be able to work overtime, weekends and other shifts
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education:

• A 4-year college degree is preferred
• Must have PC knowledge, including Word, Excel, Power Point and order-processing systems.

Experience:

• 4 years minimum supervisory job experience in confectionary, food or pharmaceutical companies.
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills are required to effectively lead and support our diverse workforce.
• Mechanical knowledge, including high-speed packaging machinery knowledge in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrate problem solving and decision-making abilities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in a union environment a plus

Experience with IFS, SAP, GMPs, HACCP, Safety and OSHA.

• Ability to stand and walk 8 hours per day and able to lift 50 pounds