$81,225–$113,715 Per Year
Change Management, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, FDA (Food and Drug Administration), Food Safety, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Industrial Relations, Logistics, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Microsoft Office, Operations Management, Order Picking/Packing, People Management, Pest Control, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Production Management, Production Planning, Production Schedule, Production Support, Reconciliation, Regulatory Compliance, SAP, Safety Compliance, Safety Process, Shipping/Receiving, Staff Policies, Sustainability, Time Management, Warehousing, Writing Skills
Work Location: Itasca
Itasca, IL
Due to the highly interactive nature of this manufacturing position, in-person attendance and flexibility are essential for supporting production schedules, effective communication and collaboration, real-time problem solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives. Schedules may vary and are subject to change.
Want to make an impact?
- THIS IS A 2ND SHIFT POSITION, HOURS ARE 2:30PM-10:30PM*
The Production Supervisor is responsible for supervising hourly employees and executing production and logistics plans. The Production Supervisor is responsible for overall operations of the assigned shift, including: warehouse, labor relations, production, site security, quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
Ways you will make a difference
- Supervise the 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 of responsibility
- Operate production lines in accordance with FDA guidelines, GMPs, and HACCP/SQF program guidelines
- Direct and guide operators and their activities in execution of production and/or logistics plans (receiving, processing, mixing, baking, packaging, shipping, etc)
- Responsible for shift change management and communication as well as 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 Operations Manager
- Owns regulatory compliance and food safety process, including: proper sanitary condition, allergen control, pest control, food safety policy, employee safety policies and procedures, and maintaining MCRS sustainability standards
- Participate in daily food review
- Support and execute relevant projects as needed
Skills that will make you successful
- Bachelor's Degree in a related field preferred
- Minimum 2 years experience
- Previous manufacturing experience
- Experience working with SAP
- Understanding of GMP principles
- Process, packing, and mechanical experience strongly preferred
- Experience managing people, with ability to work with employees at all levels of the organization
Experiences that will support your success
- 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
What We Offer
At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees by providing 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. Learn more about our benefits at https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Candy-2025-OE-QR
Compensation
The salary range for this role is $81,225 - $113,715 annually.
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Ferrara Candy Company Inc