Food Manufacturing Jobs in Addison, IL (NOW HIRING)

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

Full 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.