Production Supervisor- Freezerbar

The Jel Sert Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The 2nd Shift Production Supervisor will supervise employees to maximize safety, quality, and productivity. Key responsibilities include daily production scheduling, lot control, inventory accuracy, reporting, sanitation, housekeeping, and adherence to standard operating procedures. The supervisor ensures correct preparation of powder (order, weight‑outs, etc.) and has shared responsibility for new methods such as 5S, standardized work, methods improvements, and computerized weigh‑out systems.

Shift

Hours:

2:00 pm to 11:30 pm, Monday – Saturday, with overtime as required.

• Perform line inspections, department safety audits, and safety meetings.
• Conduct quality audits, maintain a clean environment, and verify HACCP critical control points.
• Control lots, ensure inventory accuracy, and prepare reporting.
• Develop and operate within standard operating procedures.
• Drive cost and production efficiency, maintenance, and strategic production planning.
• Maintain sanitation and housekeeping standards.
• Address employee relations issues.

• Minimum of 2 years of 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.
• Experience with GMP and safety regulations.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and internet usage.
• Bi‑lingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

Jel Sert Company is committed to pay transparency. The starting compensation for the 2nd Shift Production Supervisor is $29.37 per hour, with an additional $0.50 per hour shift differential for all time worked on 2nd shift. Compensation is determined by experience, education, skills, training, and internal equity. Full‑time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits program.

West Chicago, IL

Regular Full Time

Manufacturing environment with exposure to allergen products. The work involves activities inside and outside the facility, requires standing near moving mechanical parts, vehicles, and high‑heat conditions.

• Activities are performed inside and outside.
• Noise levels may require shouting to communicate.
• Potential hazards include moving mechanical parts, vehicles, and high heat.

Follow applicable procedures and work instructions; verify and monitor audits of critical control points; support backup and redundancy for department supervisors.

This role directly impacts departmental and company productivity and product quality.

• Climbing ladders or stairs.
• Balancing on narrow or slippery surfaces.
• Stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling as required.
• Reaching, standing, walking, and using manual dexterity for extended periods.
• Pushing, pulling, lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Performing repetitive motions with wrists, hands, and fingers.
• Working within 10 to 20 pounds of force on a frequent basis.
• Maintaining visual acuity for detailed inspection, computer use, and equipment operation.
• Distinguishing color codes such as red, green, amber.