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Production Supervisor | Food Manufacturing

Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Thornton, IL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$75,000–$85,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Auditing, Business Solutions, CIP (Clean-in-Place), Capacity Management, Cleaning Equipment, Coaching, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Policies, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Digital Media, English Language, Establish Priorities, FIFO, Food Production, Food Quality, Food Safety, Food and Beverage Industry, Forklift, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Housekeeping/Cleaning, Human Resources, IP Multimedia System (IMS), Industrial Relations, Leadership, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Management, Manufacturing Operations, Office Equipment, Onboarding, Operational Communications, Operational Support, Operations Processes, Organic Food Production, People Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Development, Procedure Implementation, Production Control, Production Management, Production Schedule, Production Support, Production Systems, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Quality Monitoring, Quality System Requirements (QSR), Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Retail, Risk Analysis, Safety Compliance, Safety Process, Safety Systems, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Sanitation, Staff Development, Staff Requirements, Staff Training, Startup, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Thornton, IL
POSTED
22 days ago
Reviewed Date Approved by: Page PAGE \* MERGEFORMAT 2 West Madison Foods – 201 Armory Drive - Thornton, IL 60476 Job Description Job Title: Production Supervisor Department: Production Location: Thornton Reports To: Production Manager Last Updated: 2/19/2024 Wage X Salary About West Madison Foods: West Madison Foods was formed in July 2023 following the Private Equity Firm, Brynwood Partners’, purchase of the Ventura Food’s Dips and Dressing Portfolio. These brands include Marie’s Refrigerated Salad Dressings and Dips and Dean’s Dairy Dips. West Madison Foods is a private equity “start-up” business with iconic brands, a strong retail presence, and outstanding manufacturing capabilities. Position Summary: Responsible for oversight of the production and sanitation activities of hourly personnel to meet production goals, quality and cost objectives. Provides direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance. Key Responsibilities: Plan, organize and delegate work assignment to accommodate departmental schedules and to best utilize manpower and equipment and thereby meeting production efficiencies and striving for continual improvement within departments. Provide direction to Production personnel and monitor job performance. Communicate with personnel on any schedule changes and assist them in resolving production issues to ensure customer orders are completed on time. Effectively coach and counsel Production personnel. Communicate, in a timely manner, with Production Manager, Scheduler and other management staff the status of production progress, keeping them appraised of any issues that may impact order completion. Use shift report to detail issues. Ensure product specifications are met and alert production manager and quality assurance if product quality is in question immediately. Resolve quality issues through training of personnel and enforcement of standards. Knowledgeable in all cleaning, processes and equipment functions, track and resolve labor timekeeping issues. Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of area. Working knowledge of the CIP process. Develop and implement job specific training to all employees, ensure overall conformance with all Company policies, Good Manufacturing Practices, and housekeeping. Ensure all operators are picking and completing work orders in compliance with FIFO as well as completing work orders timely. Ensure allergens are stored in compliance throughout the plant- this includes all dry and refrigerated storage locations. Advocate of safety within the facility. Follows and enforces all safety procedures. Properly investigates accidents, near misses. Create corrective actions to prevent accidents. Safety must be the #1 priority. Keep plant clean and orderly daily. Ensure the plant is always inspection ready. Understand all SQF, IMS, State and general plant expectations for audits. Perform any other duties as directed. Follow all company policies and procedures. Comply with all GMPs, food safety and quality procedure to ensure that food safety and quality objectives are met. Comply with all safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe work environment. Report all safety, food safety and quality problems to management. Work cooperatively with team and peers. Skills, Experience & Qualifications: Required 3+years of experience as a front-line supervisor in food manufacturing 3+years of experience in the food industry and knowledge of GMPs, HACCP, SQF Sanitation and CIP Experience Must be able to communicate accurately and clearly both orally and in writing using electronic media telephone and direct contact with internal and external personnel. Knowledge of packaging, equipment and capacity Ability to operate standard office equipment and demonstrate competency in the use of standard software applications. Must be able to fluently speak, understand, write and read in English. Preferred Bachelor’s degree Experience in a Dairy manufacturing environment is preferred. Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Prolonged Standing/Walking Constant use of a computer Climbing, Crawling, Pushing Pulling, Lifting up to 50 lbs. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Manufacturing Production Environment including noise, forklift traffic, fumes and temperature exposures. I have reviewed this job description and I understand all my job duties and responsibilities. I can perform the essential functions as outlined.  I understand that my job may change on a temporary or regular basis according to the needs of my location or department without it being specifically included in the job description.  If I have any questions about job duties not specified on this description that I am asked to perform, I should discuss them with my immediate supervisor or a member of the Human Resources Team.  I further understand that future performance evaluations and merit increases to my pay are based on my ability to perform the duties and responsibilities. Signature Date Title: Production SupervisorLocation: Thornton, ILHire Type: Direct hireShift :2nd shift Compensation: $75,000-85,000Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, PTOMust have Skill Set: Food manufacturing leadership experience GMP / HACCP / SQF knowledge Sanitation and CIP experience Production scheduling and team supervision Overview:A growing food manufacturing organization is seeking a hands-on Production & Sanitation Supervisor to lead hourly operations teams across production and sanitation functions. This role is responsible for driving operational performance, ensuring product quality and food safety compliance, supporting employee development, and maintaining efficient execution of daily production schedules. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership experience within a regulated food manufacturing environment and a continuous improvement mindset. Job Duties: Supervise and coordinate daily production and sanitation activities to achieve production targets, quality standards, labor utilization goals, and operational efficiency. Assign and prioritize work across teams based on production schedules, staffing levels, and equipment availability. Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, performance feedback, and development to hourly employees while fostering accountability and engagement. Partner cross-functionally with production leadership, scheduling, quality, and operations teams to communicate production status, identify risks, and address issues impacting delivery timelines. Monitor product quality and ensure adherence to established specifications; escalate concerns and support corrective actions when necessary. Support sanitation execution and maintain knowledge of cleaning procedures, equipment functionality, and Clean-in-Place (CIP) processes. Maintain compliance with GMP, food safety, sanitation, allergen control, housekeeping, and operational standards throughout the facility. Ensure work orders are executed accurately and inventory movement follows established procedures including FIFO practices. Promote and enforce a strong safety culture by conducting investigations, implementing corrective actions, and ensuring compliance with all safety requirements. Support employee onboarding and training initiatives to ensure consistent execution of procedures and operational standards. Maintain audit readiness and support internal and external inspections, including food safety and quality system requirements. Qualifications: Minimum 3 years of front-line leadership experience within a food manufacturing environment. Minimum 3 years of experience supporting food production operations with knowledge of food safety and quality systems. Working knowledge of GMP, HACCP, SQF, sanitation programs, and regulatory compliance requirements. Experience supporting sanitation operations and CIP systems. Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to lead teams and coordinate across departments. Experience working with production equipment, packaging operations, and manufacturing capacity planning. Comfortable using standard business software and production reporting tools. Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

About the Company

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Sterling Engineering, Inc.

Sterling Engineering has been a trusted partner for engineering, project management, and staffing solutions for over five decades. We provide exceptional engineering/technical recruitment and engineering project services to clients nationwide:

 

  • Engineering & Technical Recruitment - With our focus on engineering, technical, and IT, Sterling has the in-depth knowledge, industry expertise, and robust employee pipeline it takes to rapidly find talent for even the most difficult to fill positions. Sterling’s extensive recruitment methodology allows us to engage the most talented employees in the marketplace. We offer exciting work and career-building opportunities for our candidates, along with expert support at every step of the process.

 

  • Engineering Project Services – Our experienced, multi-disciplined team of project managers, engineers, and designers, led by licensed Professional Engineers (PE), provide project management, engineering, design, and Commissioning, Qualification, and Validation (CQV) to manufacturing, OEM, and R&D customers. We work on complex, highly technical projects across a number of industry sectors, and our ability to scale and seamlessly integrate at multiple levels of your organization is what differentiates us.

 

Sterling offers a unique combination of engineering solutions and Best of Staffing level service to help our clients and talent achieve their goals.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1969
WEBSITE
http://www.sterling-engineering.com

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