2nd Shift Production Supervisor

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Active Full Time Management Momence, IL, US

4 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $82,000.00 Annually

Bilingual 2nd Shift Production Supervisor

We are seeking a bilingual (English/Spanish) 2nd Shift Production Supervisor to lead (coach) production teams.

Responsibilities include the efficient production of high-quality product in a Dehydrated Vegetable processing facility while ensuring Employee Safety, Food Safety and Quality standards are paramount. Additionally, the successful candidate will be responsible for coaching and empowering Employees to hit department key performance indicators while promoting (and leading by example) a culture of integrity and respectfulness. Successful candidate will have experience facilitating pre-shift production meetings and experience in food manufacturing with some familiarity with inventory management.

Successful candidate will also be a team player, have solid interpersonal skills, and thrive in a continuous improvement environment. Standard hours to be 3:00pm-1:00am.

• Supervise, lead, coach and mentor a team of 10-20 employees.
• Utilize lean principles to implement continuous improvement methodologies to make improvements in Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
• Ensure quality product is being produced at the standard rate while minimizing scrap and down time.
• Facilitate pre-shift meetings and short interval control meetings with Employees.
• Manage, evaluate and train staff by coaching, conducting performance appraisals, administering corrective action, training and development by on-the-job programs.
• Coordination of production scheduling with Production Schedulers and Production Superintendent
• Ensure Label Control in Production Rooms.
• Manage Screen, Impeller, Stitch Yarn, Sieve Screens and Packaging materials inventories.
• Maintain and / or verify all required production documentation.
• Monitor Production Schedules to ensure raw material is available and staged prior to production room demand.
• Monitor, evaluate, and report production rates and ingredient quality.
• Manage production facility to "audit ready" standards.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

• 2-4 years of work experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Prefer college degree or coursework.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Prefer experience with Six-Sigma and Lean manufacturing principles.

• Lifting up to 50 lbs. with single person lift
• Bending and stooping
• Extended periods of time being on your feet

This is a full-time, salary exempt position (expected pay range = $65,000-$82,000/year; job offer to be commensurate with candidate experience) with benefits package that includes paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401k retirement plan with generous employer match, employee assistance program, employer gift-matching program, wellness program, company-paid holidays. Additionally, this role may qualify for supplemental compensation in the form of a performance-based bonus.

This position is located in Momence, IL 60954.

• paid time off
• medical/dental/vision insurance
• 401k retirement plan with generous employer match
• employee assistance program
• employer gift-matching program
• wellness program
• company-paid holidays
• Additionally, this role may qualify for supplemental compensation in the form of a performance-based bonus.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. EOE M/F/Disabled/Vet Employer

Silva International

Silva International, a subsidiary of Universal Ingredients (see more information below about Universal Ingredients), is a global leader in providing dried vegetable, herb, and fruit ingredients to the food sector, we know that our team members are the reason for our success.

When you work at Silva, you're a part of a dedicated, supportive, and passionate team where you can be valued and cared for as you build your career, develop your character, grow as a leader, and feed the world.

Universal Ingredients is a global supplier of high-quality, plant-based specialty ingredients for human and pet consumption. With thousands of products and global sourcing capabilities, we provide customized, value-added solutions - including fruit and vegetable juices and concentrates, dehydrated…