3rd Shift Production Supervisor

3rd Shift Production Supervisor

Work Location: Itasca, IL

The Production Supervisor is responsible for supervising hourly employees and executing production and logistics plans. The Production Supervisor oversees the overall operations of the assigned shift, including the warehouse, labor relations, production, site security, quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

• Supervise execution of production and logistics plans through operators and other hourly labor in production and warehouse functions.
• Participate in the development and implementation of plans and policies to ensure compliance in all areas.
• Operate production lines in accordance with FDA guidelines, GMPs, and HACCP/SQF program guidelines.
• Direct and guide operators and their activities in the execution of production and/or logistics plans (receiving, processing, mixing, baking, packaging, shipping, etc).
• Manage shift change communication, daily production standards, and labor reconciliation.
• Develop employees to ensure compliance and achieve quality.
• Resolve problems and mitigate operational issues that result in negative performance.
• Support Lean training as directed by the Operations Manager.
• Own regulatory compliance and food safety processes, including sanitary conditions, allergen control, pest control, food safety policy, employee safety policies and procedures, and maintaining MCRS sustainability standards.
• Participate in daily food reviews.
• Support and execute relevant projects as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience.
• Previous manufacturing experience.
• Experience working with SAP.
• Understanding of GMP principles.
• Process, packing, and mechanical experience strongly preferred.
• Experience managing people, with the ability to work with employees at all organizational levels.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective time management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complexity.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Independent, self‑sufficient with a strong sense of urgency.

At Ferrara, we support our employees with comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, dental insurance, a 401(k), and paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance.

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The salary range for this role is $80,325 to $112,455 annually.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industry: Manufacturing