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2nd Shift Production Supervisor

The Judge Group, INC. · Calumet City, IL, USA ·

Pay:
60.000 - 75.000
Job type:
Full Time

2nd Shift Production Supervisor
Monday - Friday - 02:00pm-12:30am

Saturdays will be part of schedule some weeks as well.

About the Role
This role oversees day-to-day operations across Production and Packaging for an assigned shift, ensuring the team runs safely, efficiently, and in compliance with company policy. The Supervisor leads a team of hourly employees — training, scheduling, coaching, and holding the line on quality and safety standards.

What You'll Do

Lead a team of 20–50 production/packaging/repack associates

Champion a safe, hazard-free work environment and elevate any safety concerns promptly

Hold the line on product quality, ensuring output meets company and customer specs

Build strong team relationships and drive initiatives that keep morale and performance high

Manage staffing to production schedules, including overtime and labor hour control

Keep the workforce well‑trained and up to speed on current procedures

Translate company policy into clear guidance for the floor

Identify and recommend improvements to production methods, equipment, and product quality

Propose changes to workflows or equipment use that boost line/team efficiency

Troubleshoot production and packaging issues alongside the team

Maintain accurate HACCP process control documentation

Keep a clean, sanitary, and safe production floor

Coordinate closely with fellow supervisors and leads across departments

Enforce Standard Operating Procedures and GMP compliance

Take on other duties as needed

What You Bring

High school diploma or GED (Bachelor's degree a plus)

3+ years in a production supervisor role

Food manufacturing background strongly preferred; experience with cooked/packaged products a big plus

Comfort working within an ERP system

Strong communication skills, including presenting to and fielding questions from stakeholders

Solid Microsoft Office skills

Ability to juggle multiple priorities independently or as part of a team, on deadline

Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus

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