Givaudan is hiring a Production Supervisor to control and coordinate production operations within a specific area, ensuring flavor products are delivered according to specifications, schedules, and quality standards. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will play a key role in our mission to create for happier, healthier lives.
What You'll Do
- Prepare the assigned production area to meet production schedules and targets.
- Control inventory to ensure availability of materials required for operation.
- Monitor volume and quality of output and adjust tasks, timing, and equipment set-up to meet specifications and use resources efficiently.
- Protect plant assets and implement internal control regulations.
- Prepare production reports so performance problems can be identified and resolved.
- Define manufacturing processes for a specific area following safety, EHS standards and efficiency/productivity requirements.
- Propose ideas for the continuous improvement program in the area.
- Take care of necessary capacity improvements to fulfill demand evolution and prevent new asset investments.
- Own the Lean program roll out and team meetings.
- Manage staff to ensure all production tasks are performed, and all machines and equipment operated, safely.
- Document performance and provide ongoing feedback, addressing behavior and job performance issues, and recommending hiring and annual salary increases.
- Train new workers in operating procedures and standards.
What We're Looking For
- Vocational diploma in Technical Engineering, Supply Chain or a related discipline.
- 8+ years of experience in food manufacturing with exposure to quality or materials process management.
- 2+ years of progressive experience in people management.
- Production Software background in Nat_base/SAP.
- Knowledge of project management principles.
Technical Stack
- Nat_base/SAP
Team & Environment
You will report directly to the Production Manager.
Benefits & Compensation
- Healthcare Plan: Medical, Dental, Vision
- High matching 401k plan
- Vacation days
- Compensation Range: $95,287.00 - $106,463.00 USD
Work Mode
This role is onsite in Bedford Park, IL.
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