Supervisor, Production 3rd Shift

Ferrara; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 81,225 - 113,715; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Annual bonus

Job summary

Ferrara is seeking a Production Supervisor in Chicago to lead shift operations in a fast-paced candy manufacturing setting. You’ll drive safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement while aligning with FDA guidelines and HACCP/SQF programs.

You will develop high-performing teams, ensure regulatory compliance, optimize production and warehouse activities, and deliver products customers love—safely, efficiently, and consistently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years supervisory experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, preferably food.
• Experience with SAP and Redzone.
• Understanding of GMP principles.
• Process, packing, and mechanical experience preferred.
• Experience managing people at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the execution of production and logistics plans through operators and other hourly labor in production and warehouse functions.
• Develop and implement plans and policies to ensure compliance in all areas of responsibility.
• Operate production lines in accordance with FDA guidelines, GMPs, and HACCP/SQF program guidelines.
• Direct and guide operators and their activities in execution of production and/or logistics plans (receiving, processing, mixing, baking, packaging, shipping, etc)
• Responsible for shift change management and communication as well as daily production standards and labor reconciliation
• Develop employees to ensure compliance and achieve quality
• Resolve problems and mitigate operational issues that result in negative performance
• Support Lean Training as directed by Operations Manager
• Owns regulatory compliance and food safety process, including: proper sanitary condition, allergen control, pest control, food safety policy, employee safety policies and procedures, and maintaining MCRS sustainability standards
• Participate in daily food review
• Support and execute relevant projects as needed

Skills

Communication

Time management

Complexity management

Microsoft Office

Sense of urgency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Redzone

Job description

Work Location: Chicago

Due to the highly interactive nature of this manufacturing position, in-person attendance and flexibility are essential for supporting production schedules, effective communication and collaboration, real-time problem solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives. Schedules may vary and are subject to change.

Core Hours: 10pm-6:15am

Want to make an impact?

The Production Supervisor, reporting to the Operations Manager, will supervise shift operations in a fast-paced candy manufacturing environment, driving safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement. You will make a direct impact on operational performance by developing high-performing teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, optimizing production and warehouse activities, and delivering the products customers love—safely, efficiently, and consistently.

Ways you will make a difference

• Supervise the execution of production and logistics plans through operators and other hourly labor in production and warehouse functions
• Participate in the development and implementation of plans and policies to ensure compliance in all areas of responsibility
• Operate production lines in accordance with FDA guidelines, GMPs, and HACCP/SQF program guidelines
• Direct and guide operators and their activities in execution of production and/or logistics plans (receiving, processing, mixing, baking, packaging, shipping, etc)
• Responsible for shift change management and communication as well as daily production standards and labor reconciliation
• Develop employees to ensure compliance and achieve quality
• Resolve problems and mitigate operational issues that result in negative performance
• Support Lean Training as directed by Operations Manager
• Owns regulatory compliance and food safety process, including: proper sanitary condition, allergen control, pest control, food safety policy, employee safety policies and procedures, and maintaining MCRS sustainability standards
• Participate in daily food review
• Support and execute relevant projects as needed

Skills that will make you successful

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Effective time management
• Demonstrated ability to manage complexity
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Independent, self-sufficient with a strong sense of urgency

Experiences that will support your success

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred
• Minimum 2 years' supervisory experience
• Previous manufacturing experience, preferably food Experience working with SAP and Redzone
• Understanding of GMP principles
• Process, packing, and mechanical experience strongly preferred
• Experience managing people, with ability to work with employees at all levels of the organization

What We Offer

At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Benefits-Resource-Center

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $ 81,225 - $ 113,715 annually.