Production Supervisor Job at Henry Broch Foods in Waukegan

Job Title: Production Supervisor

Reports to: Production Manager

Summary: The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the production floor, ensuring efficient and safe work processes. This role involves supervising staff, coordinating workflow, meeting production goals, and ensuring product quality standards are met. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, the ability to work collaboratively, and a commitment to operational excellence.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee production activities to meet production schedules, ensuring timely and efficient production of products.
• Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to production efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Lead, mentor, and train production staff, providing guidance and feedback to improve performance and meet company goals.
• Ensure all products meet quality standards, conducting inspections as necessary and coordinating with the Quality department.
• Promote a safe work environment by enforcing safety protocols, conducting safety audits, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
• Identify and address issues that arise during the production process, resolving technical or operational problems to minimize downtime.
• Drive process improvements and implement best practices to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and increase cost-efficiency.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Quality, Maintenance, and Supply Chain, to optimize production workflow.
• Provide on-the-job training and guidance to production staff, helping them improve their skills and productivity.
• Develop and maintain labor schedules to ensure adequate staffing for each shift.
• Coordinate production activities to meet daily, weekly, and monthly output targets.
• Monitor labor efficiency and adjust staffing levels based on production needs or demand fluctuations.
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment, promoting teamwork and respect.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures, addressing any violations or misconduct.

Qualifications: An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• High School diploma or equivalent experience; post-secondary degree preferred.
• Proficient in both English and Spanish to assist with employee relations, provide training, and support a diverse workforce.
• Food Production or Manufacturing experience.
• Basic understanding of production processes, quality control, and safety standards.
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Problem-solving abilities with a focus on teamwork and collaboration.

Working Conditions:

• Exposure to a manufacturing environment, including loud noises, equipment operation, and changing temperatures.
• Must be able to work on the production floor, including standing or moving for extended periods.
• Working with chemicals, wearing personal protective equipment, and following approved chemical handling procedures.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds when necessary.
• Must be available for shift work, including evenings, weekends, and overtime as required.
• Works in an office and manufacturing environment.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, and efforts of working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job when circumstances change, e.g., emergencies, rush jobs, changes in personnel, workload, technological development, etc.