Production Supervisor- Cook 2nd Shift

Shelby American, Inc.; Mundelein (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at an innovative company focused on food safety and quality assurance. As a Supervisor, you will lead a dedicated team to ensure optimal operational performance while upholding the highest quality standards. Your role will involve overseeing FSQA programs, leading investigations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive improvements. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the food industry, fostering a culture of safety and excellence. With competitive salary and benefits, this is the perfect chance to advance your career in a supportive environment that values community involvement and employee recognition.

Benefits

On-site Café

Community Involvement

Company-paid Life Insurance

Competitive Salary

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discount

Employee Recognition Programs

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Opportunity for Advancement

401k with Match

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Food Science or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years in food industry, preferably in cooked & RTE operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead team to ensure compliance with FSQA programs and quality standards.
• Manage pre-operational checks and environmental monitoring.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Knowledge of HACCP

Knowledge of USDA Regulations

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science

HACCP Certification

Trained in SQF and PCQI

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Description

The Supervisor will be responsible for leading their team and line leads to achieving optimal operational performance while ensuring the highest quality standards and development of a highly engaged team. The production Supervisor would be expected to drive results within area-specific key performance indicators (KPI's) as well as lead in a manner that supports Ruprecht’s culture and initiatives.

What your day will look like:

• Understand, display knowledge and supervise the execution of FSQA programs including, but not limited to SQF systems, HACCP, sanitation, pest control, good manufacturing practices, foreign material control, customer complaint & deviation investigation process, traceability, internal audit program, training, food defense, and security to comply with all company, USDA/FDA regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate implementation and execution of company quality, food safety, and sanitation systems along with the cooked & RTE side QA teams.
• Lead complaint and internal manufacturing investigations on the raw processing side and warehouse, determine root cause, consult and provide corrective actions.
• Ability to analyze facts or circumstances with the technicians surrounding concerns to determine actions within the limits of standard practices.
• Ensures QA hold process is communicated, and executed with plant cross-functional teams and that the plant adheres to the procedures.
• Evaluate and risk assess the product disposition or release in case of quality or food safety deviations.
• Manage and coordinate execution of pre-operational checks, environmental monitoring program, and executing improvements based on results and reporting for the cooked & RTE departments.
• Identify process opportunities in the areas of responsibilities and collaborate to provide resolutions.
• Work closely with QA Director and coordinators for product assessments or evaluations.
• Support all audits of 2nd and 3rd parties in collaboration with the QA director.

Requirements

Who we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or Meat Science, Animal Science, or related field is preferred.
• Must be HACCP Certified and have demonstrable knowledge of Food Safety.
• Trained in SQF and PCQI, preferred.
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience in the food industry, preferably in cooked & RTE operations.
• Must be flexible with schedule.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power-point.
• Analytical skills and communication ability acquired through working.
• Knowledge of HACCP, USDA regulations, GMPs, Quality Assurance, and Food Microbiology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• English speaking is a must; Spanish is a Plus.

Why Choose Ruprecht?

• On-site Café where Breakfast and Lunch are served daily.
• Community Involvement.
• Company-paid Life Insurance.
• Competitive Salary.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Discount of Ruprecht Product.
• Employee Recognition Programs.
• Excellent low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Opportunity for Advancement.
• Weekly Pay.
• 401k with Match.