Production Supervisor | Bakery Experience Needed Job at Sterling Engineering Inc., Itasca, IL

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  • Sterling Engineering Inc.
  • Itasca, IL

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Production Supervisor

Location: Itasca, IL

Overview:

Sterling has helped build careers for thousands for professionals like yourself. Our expert recruiters support you at every step in the process and as a Best of Staffing company, Sterling provides exciting work with exceptional employers across the U.S.

Hire Type: Direct Hire

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision

Bonus/ Incentives/ Stock Options: 401k matching

Pay : $80-95k

Job Summary:

  • We are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to oversee daily operations in a high-volume food manufacturing environment. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for ensuring efficient production processes, product quality, workforce safety, and employee engagement within a fast-paced processing department.

Job Duties:

  • Lead and coordinate daily production activities to maintain efficient workflow, resource allocation, and adherence to production schedules.

  • Manage staffing levels, monitor labor costs, and ensure department operations align with budgetary goals.

  • Train, develop, and coach team members to promote skill growth, accountability, and consistent performance.

  • Foster a positive and respectful workplace culture that emphasizes communication, teamwork, and employee relations.

  • Review production data and reports to assess performance metrics, efficiency, and compliance with established standards.

  • Ensure full compliance with all company procedures and regulatory requirements including GMPs, SOPs, SQF, HACCP, and food safety programs.

  • Collaborate with Quality Assurance, R&D, and Sanitation teams to maintain product quality and resolve production challenges.

  • Support safety initiatives by enforcing safety policies, participating in investigations, and implementing corrective actions.

  • Administer employee attendance, timekeeping, and corrective actions in coordination with HR as needed.

  • Identify and recommend opportunities for continuous improvement and cost reduction.


Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in food manufacturing, preferably in meat or protein processing.

  • At least 2 years of supervisory or lead experience in a production environment.

  • Proven leadership skills in team development, performance management, and employee engagement.

  • Strong understanding of GMPs, HACCP, OSHA, and other regulatory standards in food processing.

  • Experience working under FDA or similar regulatory oversight preferred.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and production reporting systems.

  • Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities with the capacity to lead diverse teams.

  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) proficiency is a plus.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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