Production Supervisor - Freezerbar

2nd Shift Production Supervisor – Freezerbar Department

The Jel Sert Company marks a major milestone this year, 100 years of success, innovation, and industry leadership. We have focused on creating high‑quality, high‑value foods and beverages that bring people together. Jel Sert is proud to have been awarded the Great Place to Work certification and recognized as a Best Workplace to Work in Chicago and in Manufacturing and Production.

Position Overview

This role supervises employees to maximize safety, quality, and productivity on the 2nd shift. Key responsibilities include daily production scheduling, lot control, inventory accuracy, reporting, sanitation, housekeeping, and adherence to standard operating procedures. The supervisor also ensures correct preparation of powder, supports continuous improvement initiatives such as 5S, standardized work, and a computerized weigh‑out system.

Shift Schedule

2:00 pm to 11:30 pm, Monday–Saturday (required overtime on Saturdays and as needed).

• Safety: line inspections, department safety audits, safety meetings.
• Quality: high‑quality production, quality audits, clean environment; HACCP, verification of CCPs.
• Lot control, inventory accuracy, and reporting.
• Develop and operate within SOPs.
• Improve cost/production efficiency, maintenance, and strategic planning for production continuity.
• Sanitation and housekeeping.
• Employee relations issues.

• Minimum of 2 years supervisory or lead experience in the food or beverage manufacturing industry.
• A college degree is preferred.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to train and motivate employees.

• Lead by example, professionally, morally, and ethically.
• Highly organized, methodical, disciplined, and detail‑oriented.
• Strong electrical and mechanical knowledge.
• Knowledge and experience with GMP and safety regulations.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office and Internet applications.
• Bi‑lingual (English/Spanish).

Minimum compensation for the 2nd shift Production Supervisor is $29.37 per hour, with a $0.50 shift differential. Salary is determined by experience, education, skills, training, and internal equity. In addition to competitive compensation, full‑time employees qualify for extensive benefits programs.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The Jel Sert Company to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy/childbirth, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or perceived disability, genetic information, citizenship, veteran or military status, marital or domestic partner status, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws.