Assistant Production Supervisor - 3rd shift

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We are Prinova, a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions, and trusted by the world’s best-known food, beverage, and nutrition brands.

Part of the NAGASE Group, our expertise lies in Ingredient Distribution, Manufacturing Solutions, and Customized Services. Our global network of colleagues, located in offices and manufacturing facilities around the world, deliver sustainable value-added solutions to our customers. We are recognized for our deep expertise, commitment to excellence, and bold innovation, which have earned us a strong reputation as a trusted industry leader.

Wherever your career is headed, you’ll find direction, opportunity, and belonging with us.

We are Prinova, a leading global supplier of ingredients and premix manufacturing solutions, and trusted by the world’s best-known food, beverage, and nutrition brands.

Part of the NAGASE Group, our expertise lies in Ingredient Distribution, Manufacturing Solutions, and Customized Services. Our global network of colleagues, located in offices and manufacturing facilities around the world, deliver sustainable value-added solutions to our customers. We are recognized for our deep expertise, commitment to excellence, and bold innovation, which have earned us a strong reputation as a trusted industry leader.

Wherever your career is headed, you’ll find direction, opportunity, and belonging with us.

Department: Production/Admin, Solutions

Location: Carol Stream, IL

Type: Full-time

The Assistant Production Supervisor supports daily operations across production and pre‑weighing areas, ensuring that manufacturing activities meet safety, quality, and efficiency standards. This role combines hands‑on production leadership with coordination responsibilities, including scheduling support, training, inventory oversight, and compliance with GMP and safety protocols. The Assistant Production Supervisor serves as a key liaison between production employees and management, helping coordinate daily workflow, implement established procedures, and support continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence.

Include the following, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate daily production and pre‑weighing activities and provide work direction to employees to support operational goals.
• Ensure products are blended, packaged, and labeled according to specifications and quality standards.
• Review blend sheets, process routers, and work orders with team members.
• Assign tasks, monitor progress, and verify completion of production steps.
• Support setup, operation, and light maintenance of production equipment.
• Monitor active ingredient additions and verify batch accuracy.
• Ensure sanitation checklists and cleaning protocols are completed and documented. Oversee accurate weighing of raw materials using Metler Toledo systems.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts and discrepancy reporting.
• Coordinate material movement and staging to support production schedules.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Scheduling, Quality, and Warehousing teams.
• Uphold GMP, HACCP, and safety standards across all production areas.
• Maintain accurate records for batch production, sanitation, and inventory.
• Support internal and external audits (BRC, customer, etc.).
• Ensure facility readiness for customer visits and inspections.
• Train new and existing employees on production processes, equipment, and safety.
• Provide day‑to‑day guidance, training reinforcement, and operational support to team members.
• Assist in scheduling and approving timecards for temporary and full‑time staff.
• Recommend improvements to production methods, equipment, and procedures.
• Comply with food safety, food defense, and quality standards (FDA, ILDPH, FSMA, BRC).
• Follow OSHA regulations and company safety procedures.
• Ensure actions do not impact the health and safety of self or others.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty…