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Production Supervisor

Schulze & Burch
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 11/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/6/2026

Production Supervisor

Schulze & Burch Biscuit Company, a privately held company with over 100 years of success as a quality food manufacturer, is currently recruiting Production Supervisors. The positions will be at the Company’s production facility in Chicago.

The Production Supervisor leads and coordinates daily shift operations to assure the manufacture of products consistent with quality, quantity, safety, and cost requirements. Supervisors plan and assign work, enforce policies and procedures and recommend improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions.

Job Responsibilities include:

· Direct hourly employees in all aspects of the production and packaging process

· Monitor the lines for yield improvement and measure productivity

· Comply with the terms of the local labor agreements, state and federal law

· Implement good housekeeping standards and safety

· Train, develop and evaluate employees

· Keep management informed of developments as they occur

· Maintain department records

Job Requirements include:

· Bachelors or Associates Degree in Business, Engineering, Food Science, or a related degree OR at least 5 years experience as a Production Supervisor

· Must be available to work any assigned shift, including 2nd or 3rd shift assignment, weekend and holiday overtime as required

· Knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures and understanding of basic baking and packaging technology

· Strong troubleshooting skills, with a drive to reduce/eliminate waste. Good mechanical aptitude with a hands-on mentality a plus

· Knowledge of basic math, oral and written communication skills and computer literacy

· Leadership interest and ability required to work effectively with others, motivate employees and elicit work output

· MUST PASS physical, drug and background check

Production Supervisor Continued

Senior site management shall lead and support a food safety culture within the site that ensures at a minimum:

i. The establishment, documentation, and communication to all relevant staff of food safety objectives and performance measures.

ii. Adequate resources are available to meet food safety objectives.

iii. Food safety practices and all applicable requirements of the SQF System are adopted and maintained.

iv. Employees are informed and held accountable for their food safety and regulatory responsibilities.

v. Employees are positively encouraged and required to notify management about actual or potential food safety issues; and

vi. Employees are empowered to act to resolve food safety issues within their scope of work.

Annual compensation $55,000- $80,000 depending on experience.

Schulze & Burch is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran are encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,500.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Prescription drug insurance
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000 - $80,000

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