Production Supervisor

At PBI-Gordon Companies, and our subsidiaries PBI-Gordon Corporation, Pegasus Laboratories, and PetAg, Inc, our priority is people, pets, and the places they go.  As employee owners, we support each other in building our careers as well as our companies.  Our foundation is rooted in integrity, innovation, partnership, and pride. Come grow with us!

Production Supervisor

Location: Hampshire, IL

Position Summary

The Production Supervisor is responsible for coordination of all activities related to the manufacturing process to support overall direction at PetAg Operations. This role supports; production, warehouse, quality, R&D, safety, maintenance, sanitation and offers insights to continuous improvement in business processes. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities  

• Production Supervisor plans, schedules, directs, and executes production activities for maximum performance of projects  
• Supervises all activities necessary for the cleaning and sanitizing of production, packaging, storage areas, and production equipment daily in manufacturing facilities while ensuring that all duties are performed in accordance with USDA (U.S. Department of Ag), SSOP (Standard Sanitation Operating Procedures), HACCP (Hazardous Analysis Critical Control Points), FDA (Food & Drug Administration), and cGMP (Good Manufacturing Practices).  
• Responsible to supervise a team including planning and directing work, training employees, assessing performance, addressing, and resolving issues in accordance with applicable company policies and laws. 
• Develop and execute training plans, documentation, track KPIs and OKRs and SOPS necessary to build a flexible workforce, achieve cost savings, and ensure maximum efficiency.  
• Responsible for executing the deliverables discussed in daily production meetings to ensure timeline is met by delegating and evaluating job assignments and ensure on time productivity  
• Provide feedback and corrective action plans to support schedule adherence, safety, and production standards.  
• Lead troubleshooting and problem-solving initiatives within production, quality, maintenance, and other support functions. 
• Drive safety and compliance programs to supports workplace safety  
• Oversees all initiatives related to food safety and hygiene. Coordinating all cleaning and vermin control procedures, and ensures that the facility follows all company local, state, and federal food sanitation standards. 
• Other duties as assigned.   

Required Qualifications 

• High school diploma or GED required; College degree preferred  
• 3+ years of related work experience as an individual contributor with some leadership experience 
• 1+ year of Sanitation and Waste Management experience is required 
• Experienced in FDA/USDA/cGMP regulated facilities
• Required MS computer skills 
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions government regulations and procedure manuals.  
• Highly skilled communicator with the ability to form and maintain good relationships internally and externally  
• Required mathematical skills  
• Results orientated and organized with the ability to plan and deliver against deadlines  
• Proven analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills   
• Excellent interpersonal ability to set long-term goals and with proven ability to create and maintain a positive working relationship with employees, cross functional departments, and customers.  
• Travel, 10% 

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual ability Spanish is preferred. 

Compensation & Benefits

• Employ