Toppings - Production Supervisor 2ndShift

Urban Farmer - Manteno, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Manteno, IL

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers

About the position

The Production Supervisor is a hands-on leader responsible for overseeing all activities related to safety, quality, cost, and employee morale on the production floor during the second shift. This role requires a strong presence in production areas, with at least 80% of the time spent directly supporting operations. The supervisor will lead a team, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards while fostering a positive work environment. The position reports to the Production Manager and involves direct supervision of production employees.

Responsibilities

• Be a Safety role model for the Operations Team with a Safety-First mindset.
• Lead as a Champion of Quality ensuring that the principles of Quality Assurance are never compromised.
• Spend over 80% of the shift on the production floor supporting employees and providing direction.
• Lead daily shift huddle meetings, S.I.C. meetings, safety and quality audits.
• Support and implement all continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the training and development of employees.
• Maintain a positive work environment to promote safety, housekeeping, and human relations.
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local laws, corporate policies, and facility policies.
• Support R&D and QA line trials of new products or special runs.
• Coordinate with the maintenance team for set-up or repairs as needed.
• Utilize timekeeping software to create employee schedules and approve timecards and PTO requests.
• Continuously monitor line performance ensuring product meets customer quality expectations.
• Ensure direct reports complete monthly safety training in a timely manner.
• Complete EOS report accurately and in a timely manner.
• Promote Safety standards and investigate all safety incidents.
• Monitor changeovers, setup, and teardown to ensure safety and timeliness.
• Ensure compliance with all GMP, Food Safety, and Plant Safety rules.

Requirements

• Supervisory experience in a food manufacturing setting.
• Over 3 years' experience in a management or supervisory role.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred but not required.
• Experience leading Root Cause Analysis exercises.
• Bilingual - Spanish or Hindi is a plus.
• Experience with Microsoft Works.
• Experience working with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Experience with quality and hygiene requirements in food manufacturing.
• Experience leading employees in a food production environment.
• Strong management, leadership, organizational, and scheduling skills.
• Experience working in a production environment with USDA, FDA, and other regulated products.
• Ability to work in a team environment and maintain a positive attitude.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to deal with stressful situations common in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to work long hours and weekends as needed.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual - Spanish or Hindi is a plus.

Benefits

• Paid time off