Production Supervisor

Portfolio Business:
Huber Engineered Materials

J.M. Huber Corporation is one of the largest privately held, family‑owned companies in the United States. Established in 1883, we are a diversified, global supplier of specialty and commodity chemicals, hydrocolloid solutions, engineered wood products and natural resources to customers spanning a wide variety of industries. With approximately $3 billion in sales and 4,000 employees worldwide, we have a material presence in more than 20 countries.

The Nutrition Production Supervisor is a key operational leader responsible for overseeing day‑to‑day production activities within the Nutrition manufacturing areas at the Quincy, IL facility. This role ensures safe, compliant and efficient operations across production, packaging, quality, shipping, and maintenance coordination. Operating in a highly regulated food and pharma‑adjacent environment, the Supervisor plays a critical role in meeting customer demand while maintaining audit readiness, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.

This position requires a seasoned production leader with strong floor presence, regulatory knowledge and the ability to drive performance in a 24/7 operation.

• Lead and supervise non‑exempt and contract employees across milling, packaging, shipping and quality functions to meet production, safety and quality targets.
• Manage production schedules, shift coverage and labor allocation to ensure timely customer delivery and operational continuity.
• Enforce compliance with FDA regulations, GMPs/cGMPs, HACCP, FSSC 22000, MSHA, IEPA and internal company policies.
• Maintain continuous audit readiness and ensure adherence to sanitation, safety and quality standards.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives, including lean practices, process optimization, cross‑training and equipment or workflow enhancements.
• Spend 70‑80% of time on the production floor directing teams, monitoring safety, productivity and compliance.
• Coordinate with maintenance to address mechanical and electrical needs; initiate work orders as required.
• Review and approve employee time records ensuring accurate labor reporting and compliance with attendance and overtime policies.
• Support and complete required EHS activities including training, incident investigations, JSAs and reporting.
• Train and onboard new employees and support required monthly and role‑based training completion.
• Communicate operational updates across shifts and provide regular reporting to the Production Manager and plant leadership. Perform other duties as assigned to support plant objectives.

• Proven experience supervising production operations in food, nutrition, pharma or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong working knowledge of GMPs, food safety standards and regulatory compliance (FDA, MSHA, IEPA).
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams in a high‑activity, multi‑shift production environment.
• Experience driving continuous improvement, efficiency gains and audit readiness.
• Ability to prioritize, problem‑solve and operate independently with limited supervision.
• Solid computer skills (Microsoft Office, production systems, data entry).
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; CPIM or related credentials a plus.
• Strong communication, documentation and interpersonal skills.

J.M. Huber Corporation complies with all local/state regulations requiring salary range transparency. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as an applicant’s skills, performance, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations.

Production Supervisor: $80,000.00 – $90,000.00

In addition to base compensation, individuals may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and profit‑sharing payout.

Huber also offers a comprehensive, competitive benefits package as detailed on the Huber Benefits Hub. Our employees are our strongest asset, and their safety, health and well‑being is our highest priority. We respect the individual by providing opportunities for professional and personal development. Our Principles drive us to create an inclusive workplace where employees share core values, show dignity and respect toward others and work hard to achieve their best performance.

J.M. Huber Corporation is an EEO employer. Pre‑employment drug screening is required.