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Production Supervisor

Pures Food Specialties
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 9/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/29/2026

Join Pure's Food Specialties and become part of a growing team that manufactures high-quality food products. As a Packaging Supervisor, you'll play a key leadership role in driving production, developing employees, and ensuring safe, efficient operations on the production floor. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys leading teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, solving problems, and making a direct impact on production performance. You'll have the opportunity to coach and develop employees, collaborate with multiple departments, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives while building your leadership experience with a company committed to quality, food safety, and operational excellence.

  • Supervise the daily operations of all packaging lines under the direction of the Shift Manager.
  • Coordinate employee activities, including work assignments, rotations, schedules, attendance, and staffing needs.
  • Evaluate employee performance and provide hiring, coaching, disciplinary, and termination recommendations.
  • Collaborate with management to maximize production efficiency and minimize downtime.
  • Enforce all company policies, including safety, GMP, FDA regulations, break and meal periods, and company standards of conduct.
  • Address employee concerns and resolve workplace issues in accordance with company policies.
  • Train, coach, and develop operators and line employees to improve productivity and performance.
  • Ensure all packaging equipment is operating safely and efficiently, and report equipment issues as needed.
  • Assign daily housekeeping and sanitation tasks to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
  • Track production downtime, efficiency losses, and communicate opportunities for improvement.
  • Ensure all products meet established quality standards and food safety requirements.
  • Review and complete required quality control documentation accurately and timely.
  • Support Continuous Improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, and safety.
  • Maintain Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) certification and ensure proper compliance with LOTO procedures.
  • Communicate production updates, shift activities, and operational issues effectively during shift handoffs.
  • Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by management.

Available Positions

2ND 3:00PM-11:00PM

3RD 11:00PM-7:00PM

Required Qualifications

  • Previous experience leading or directing employees in a manufacturing or production environment.
  • Experience operating, troubleshooting, and diagnosing production or packaging equipment.
  • Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to effectively interact with employees and management.
  • Basic math skills and the ability to interpret production information.
  • Working knowledge of FDA regulations, food safety standards, and company policies.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and productivity.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bilingual (English/Spanish).
  • Previous experience in food manufacturing or packaging operations.
  • Experience with continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing principles is a plus.

EEO Statement

Pure Food Specialties' is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We ensure fair treatment in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and compensation. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion fosters a workplace where every individual is valued and respected.

Pay: $60,425.49 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,425 - $70,000

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