Production Supervisor

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Full Time Peoria, IL, US

Salary Range: $72,000.00 To $92,000.00 Annually

Locus Fermentation Solutions is a USA-Based Biotech company delivering high performance, bio-based solutions across agriculture, energy, mining, and industrial markets. We specialize in advanced fermentation and formulation technologies that push performance beyond the limits of conventional chemistry.

OUR MISSION is to redefine what’s possible by using biosurfactants and microbial solutions as powerful performance amplifiers – driving superior solution performance while improving sustainability across industries.

We are looking for creative and collaborative outside-the-box thinkers who thrive in fast paced, entrepreneurial style environments. Learn more about us at !

The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading daily fermentation and downstream manufacturing operations to ensure safe, efficient, and consistent production of Locus products. This hands‑on leadership role oversees production personnel and contract labor, coordinates staffing and resources, monitors process performance, and ensures adherence to established safety, quality, sanitation, and operating procedures.

Working closely with Production, Microbiology, Research & Development, Process Development, Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality, the Production Supervisor supports troubleshooting, process consistency, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement. The role is accountable for shift execution, employee development, accurate production documentation, and effective communication across shifts and departments to support production priorities and business objectives.

The successful candidate demonstrates strong ownership, accountability, collaboration, and a bias for action while fostering a culture of safety, quality, continuous learning, and operational excellence.

This is a full-time position supporting a 24/7 manufacturing operation. The Production Supervisor must be willing to work nonstandard hours, including nights, weekends, and occasional coverage of other shifts, based on production requirements and business needs.

Location:

Peoria, IL

Reports To:

Operations Team Leader

Status:
Non‑exempt

Production & Shift Operations

• Assists with the setup, preparation, and ongoing operation of fermentation and downstream processing systems, ensuring readiness for production and compliance with established documentation, safety, quality, and operating requirements.
• Oversees and participates in fermentation manufacturing and downstream processing activities, coordinating, supervising, and supporting technicians and contract labor to meet production schedules and priorities.
• Monitors shift activities, production progress, process parameters, and resource allocation to support production objectives, product quality, and operational efficiency. Adjusts staffing and resources as needed to address changing priorities.
• Ensures effective shift handoffs and communicates production status, equipment issues, safety concerns, process deviations, and outstanding priorities to incoming personnel and relevant stakeholders.
• Maintains a working knowledge of fermentation, downstream processing, and facility utility systems to support safe and reliable manufacturing operations, including appropriate oversight of utilities during night and weekend shifts.
• Submits work orders and coordinates corrective and preventive maintenance activities for production equipment and facility systems to support equipment reliability and minimize…