Supervisor, Production

Barry Callebaut AG

IL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Auditing, Career Development, Change Management, Concrete, Corrective Action, Diversity, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Food Production, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), High School Diploma, Keyboards, Leadership, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Maintain Compliance, Manual Dexterity, Molding Processes, Needs Assessment, Organizational Skills, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Performance Reviews, Product Reviews, Production Management, Productivity Management, Records Management, Retail, Root Cause Analysis, Safety Compliance, Sanitation, Staff Training, Startup, Sustainability
LOCATION
IL
POSTED
30+ days ago

About the role:

The Production Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day operations and projects for production.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Ensure compliance with safety, sanitation, GMP, and HACCP requirements.
  • Supervise Change Over Coordinators, Shift Coordinators, and Operators.
  • Audit shift performance across molding, retail, CCC, and receiving areas, including startups and changeovers.
  • Investigate safety concerns and conduct regular site inspections.
  • Monitor and improve line performance based on daily speed standards.
  • Review finished products for quality, packaging, and code compliance.
  • Drive waste reduction, rework, and yield improvement initiatives.
  • Investigate customer complaints, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions.
  • Ensure proper operation and maintenance of departmental equipment.
  • Maintain KPI tracking and visual management boards.
  • Identify training needs and ensure employee training and cross-training, including agency staff.
  • Evaluate employee performance, manage timecards, handle injury reports, and support hiring processes.

About you:

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Minimum two (2) years of experience working in a food-manufacturing environment.
  • Minimum two (2) years of people leadership experience.
  • Ability to stand for long periods of time on a concrete floor.
  • Ability to sit for long periods of time.
  • Long periods of computer usage; finger dexterity and hand movement for use of keyboard and mouse, repetitive motion.
  • Kneel, squat, bend, stoop; frequently.
  • Push/pull up to 50 lbs using assisted equipment.
  • Ability to walk up and down stairs, frequently.
  • Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures.
  • Noise level can exceed .85 decibels.

What you can expect from Barry Callebaut:

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility.
  • An atmosphere where diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is second nature. We call it #OneBC! Just ask our champions with the Americas Women's Forum and the Racial Equality Forum!
  • Ability to grow personally and professionally within an organization that values development and internal career growth.
  • Be part of our mission in making sustainability the norm through Forever Chocolate with priorities centered around prospering farmers, zero child labor, carbon and forest positive, and creating 100% sustainable ingredients in all of our products.

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