What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor | Bakery Experience Needed position at Sterling Engineering Inc.?
Title: Production Supervisor
Location: Itasca, IL
Overview:
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Hire Type: Direct Hire
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
Bonus/ Incentives/ Stock Options: 401k matching
Pay: $80-95k
Job Summary:
- We are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to oversee daily operations in a high-volume food manufacturing environment. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for ensuring efficient production processes, product quality, workforce safety, and employee engagement within a fast-paced processing department.
Job Duties:
- Lead and coordinate daily production activities to maintain efficient workflow, resource allocation, and adherence to production schedules.
- Manage staffing levels, monitor labor costs, and ensure department operations align with budgetary goals.
- Train, develop, and coach team members to promote skill growth, accountability, and consistent performance.
- Foster a positive and respectful workplace culture that emphasizes communication, teamwork, and employee relations.
- Review production data and reports to assess performance metrics, efficiency, and compliance with established standards.
- Ensure full compliance with all company procedures and regulatory requirements including GMPs, SOPs, SQF, HACCP, and food safety programs.
- Collaborate with Quality Assurance, R&D, and Sanitation teams to maintain product quality and resolve production challenges.
- Support safety initiatives by enforcing safety policies, participating in investigations, and implementing corrective actions.
- Administer employee attendance, timekeeping, and corrective actions in coordination with HR as needed.
- Identify and recommend opportunities for continuous improvement and cost reduction.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in food manufacturing, preferably in meat or protein processing.
- At least 2 years of supervisory or lead experience in a production environment.
- Proven leadership skills in team development, performance management, and employee engagement.
- Strong understanding of GMPs, HACCP, OSHA, and other regulatory standards in food processing.
- Experience working under FDA or similar regulatory oversight preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and production reporting systems.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities with the capacity to lead diverse teams.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency is a plus.
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.
Salary : $80,000 - $95,000
