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Production Supervisor in Illinois

Date Posted: Wednesday, March 25, 2026

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Job Description

Production Supervisor Northern Illinois

We are working with a client in the food industry that has been operating successfully for over 80 years. This company takes pride in its strong culture, long-term stability, and commitment to promoting from within. If you’re looking for an opportunity to step into a leadership role with real visibility and impact, this could be the right fit.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead daily production operations while ensuring safety, GMP compliance, and product quality standards are met
  • Oversee changeovers, line performance, and smooth transitions between shifts
  • Drive OEE, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives across the facility
  • Coach, develop, and support production employees in a hands-on environment
  • Partner with Quality, Maintenance, and Safety teams to optimize plant performance
  • Serve in a relief leadership capacity, making an impact across multiple shifts and departments

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a technical or managerial field preferred; relevant experience may be considered in place of a degree
  • Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience in a related industry
  • Strong understanding of safety, sanitation, manufacturing operations, and quality standards
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to navigate basic software systems
  • Strong conflict resolution skills and the ability to lead with professionalism and integrity
  • High attention to detail, self-motivated, and strong communication skills
  • Familiarity with or willingness to learn Lean Six Sigma tools and fundamentals such as 5 Whys, RCA, CIL, and Process Controls
  • Ability to thrive in a lean, agile, and fast-paced manufacturing environment

Why Join:

  • Stable, growing company with a strong promote-from-within culture
  • 2-2-3 schedule offering strong work-life balance
  • Opportunity to step into a facility-wide leadership role
  • Long-term growth opportunity with a respected food manufacturer
  • Strong compensation and benefits package

Interested? Please contact me directly for more information or apply online for consideration.

Malik Feaster

malik.feaster@gogpac.com

Phone: 319-403-8488

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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