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Job Description
Job Description
Summary of Job
The Production Supervisor drives operational excellence by leading a high-performing team to meet and exceed KPIs across Safety, Quality, Service, and Efficiency. This position strategically coordinates labor and machinery schedules to optimize output. As a frontline leader, the Production Supervisor is responsible for fostering a culture of continuous improvement while ensuring 100% compliance with food safety standards and production deadlines. This role supports the Director of Operation in streamlining workflows and developing a skilled, safety-conscious workforce.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Comply and enforce all safety rules regarding personnel safety and report and investigate any unsafe condition.
- Supervise the operation of production lines in accordance with FDA guidelines, GMPs, and HACCP/SQF program guidelines.
- Leverage the Infor M3 system to ensure all production data is accurately captured and reported daily by maintaining high levels of data integrity within the ERP environment.
- Manage shift transitions and labor reconciliation by utilizing M3 and integrated production scheduling tools.
- Responsible for auditing daily production standards against system outputs to ensure operational alignment and reporting accuracy.
- Utilize lean, six-sigma, quality methodologies and other continuous improvement tools to track KPI’s, metrics.
· Comply with and enforce the cleaning procedures in changes of product and weekly production end.
· Supervise and coordinate all activities related to the production shift to maximize productivity and minimize cost while maintaining quality.
- Audit the floor as required, monitor productivity metrics, verify adherence to procedures/ standard work and correct deficiencies as necessary.
- Supervise lead, coach, train and develop the production team.
· Meet and enforce cleaning practices for manufacturing (5S's methodology).
- Lead by example to promote and encourage employees to comply with all safety requirements.
- Resolve problems and mitigate operational issues that result in negative performance
- Carry out supervisory responsibilities including interviewing, hiring & training employees; planning, assigning & directing work; appraising performance; rewarding & disciplining employees; addressing complaints & resolving problems.
- Supervise and promote practices and processes intended to provide safe products that comply with appropriate laws and regulations, meet the company quality standards, and serve the needs of our customers.
- Establish an environment that encourages employee engagement, participation and teamwork within and between all departments.
· Becomes personally accountable for the highest quality and integrity standards of behavior, honesty, and fairness in all aspects of the job.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Food Safety Responsibilities:
§ Follow all relevant food safety rules including SQF, cGMPs, and Food Defense.
§ Report any observed food safety violations to your supervisor immediately.
Education and Qualifications
· Minimum Required:
o Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience.
o 3 - 5 years’ supervisory experience required with demonstrated strong leadership and management skills.
o Five (5) years of experience in a production environment
o Three (3) years of experience with MRP systems.
o Experience with lean manufacturing, 5S, six-sigma or other continuous improvement tools
o Fluency in English and Spanish (verbal and written)
o Able to work overtime, and flexible schedules
o MS Office literate
· Preferred:
o +5 years manufacturing supervision experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment
o Lean or Six-sigma certifications
o Certified as Six Sigma Green Belt preferred
o Lean Manufacturing Experience preferred
o Knowledge of Food Quality Systems, (SQF) preferred
o Food industry knowledge preferred.
o Comprehension of statistical tools preferred
Food Safety Responsibilities
· Follow all relevant food safety rules including SQF, GMPs, and Food Defense
· Report any observed food safety violations to Management
Core Benefits
· Basic Life Insurance
· Short Term Disability
· Long Term Disability
· Paid Time Off
· Paid Leave
Voluntary Benefits
· Medical Insurance
· Dental Insurance
· Vision Insurance
· Life Insurance
· Pet Insurance
· 401 k (matching)
· Accident
· Critical Illness
· Wellness
· Gym membership
\nCompany DescriptionFull Service Food Manufacturing
Element Food Solutions is a dry blend products supplier with diversified, better-for-you ingredients and a packaging solutions provider for the food industry.
Our commercialization expertise in handling specialty dry blend ingredients and agglomeration technologies provides focused, customer solution-based execution. We bring world class manufacturing while partnering to deliver on-trend products and packaging. We offer gluten-free and allergen-segregated processing options and nutritional claim know-how. Dynamic capabilities with an SQF-certified facility allows us to lead product, processing and packaging innovations for retail, foodservice and industrial customers.
Company Description
Full Service Food Manufacturing\r\n\r\nElement Food Solutions is a dry blend products supplier with diversified, better-for-you ingredients and a packaging solutions provider for the food industry.\r\n\r\nOur commercialization expertise in handling specialty dry blend ingredients and agglomeration technologies provides focused, customer solution-based execution. We bring world class manufacturing while partnering to deliver on-trend products and packaging. We offer gluten-free and allergen-segregated processing options and nutritional claim know-how. Dynamic capabilities with an SQF-certified facility allows us to lead product, processing and packaging innovations for retail, foodservice and industrial customers.
Location and commute
121 W Hillgrove Ave, La Grange, IL 60525.
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How to apply
Review the vacancy and complete the application on the employer or recruitment partner’s website. Requisition ID: WJ-3139094478.