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Production Supervisor

Joliet, IL 60433

Posted: 01/16/2025 Employment Type: Direct Hire Job Number: 25036

Job Description

Are you looking to make a career change to a rapidly growing food manufacturing?  This exciting opportunity as a Production Supervisor offers a competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and paid time off.  Does this position match your future career goals? Then this Production Supervisor opportunity could be the right fit for you.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Supervise production staff to ensure effective implementation of company policies and objectives.
  • Manage production documentation, maintain accurate records, and establish production schedules to meet demand.
  • Develop and enforce standard operating procedures for all production activities.
  • Allocate resources effectively, including both human and material resources, and manage production timelines and cost estimates to ensure efficient operations.
  • Set and uphold quality standards, while motivating and guiding the production team to maximize resource utilization.
  • Oversee cooking, blending, and filling processes, particularly for sauces, ensuring consistent product quality and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Promote continuous improvement through the adoption of best practices and a structured change management process.
  • Collaborate with quality assurance teams to ensure compliance with safety regulations and uphold product quality.
  • Monitor inventory of ingredients and ensure proper handling, storage, and usage to maintain product integrity.
  • Enforce adherence to safety standards and develop safety protocols as needed to ensure a safe working environment.
  • Act as a liaison between production and office teams, providing performance feedback and guidance to direct reports.
  • Identify opportunities for equipment upgrades and make recommendations to improve production efficiency.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Experience in the production of Ready-to-Eat (RTE) foods.
  • Knowledge of hot-fill procedures in food manufacturing processes.
  • Familiarity with Clean-In-Place (CIP) systems.
  • Understanding of ingredient handling, mixing, and blending processes, especially in sauce production.
  • Expertise in batch processing, quality control, and ensuring product consistency in sauce production.
  • Experience with heat treatment and hot-fill processes for shelf-stable sauces.
  • Hands-on knowledge of production equipment, including kettles, mixers, pumps, and heat exchangers.
  • Familiarity with food safety regulations and HACCP principles, particularly as they apply to sauce production.

BENEFITS:
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Direct Hire
  • Paid Time Off

Salary: $55K-$70K annually

Ask for: Roger Armenta 

Job Id: 25036

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