2nd Shift Production Supervisor

Description

Home Run Inn Pizza is looking for an experienced, dependable Production Supervisor with leadership experience to join the Production Team at our Manufacturing Plant in Woodridge, IL!

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily operations on the production floor, ensuring that manufacturing processes run safely, efficiently, and in compliance with food safety and quality standards. This role requires strong leadership to coach, support, and develop a production team in a fast-paced, frozen food manufacturing environment.

Schedule: 2:00pm-11:30pm range, Monday-Friday. Occasional weekends based on department needs. Schedule is subject to change based on department needs. 

• Compensation: $65,000-$70,000
• Eligible for Annual performance bonus
• Medical, Vision, and dental insurance. (multiple BCBS plans available)
• Competitive Paid Time Off Policy + Parental leave 
• 50% match on 401k of the first 6% of teammate contributions 

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Key Responsibilities

•    Supervise, lead, and coordinate daily activities of production line employees.
•    Ensure production targets are met with respect to safety, quality, yield, and efficiency.
•    Monitor and enforce adherence to GMPs, food safety protocols, sanitation procedures, and company policies.
•    Collaborate with quality assurance, maintenance, and logistics teams to resolve issues quickly.
•    Complete daily production reporting, timekeeping, and shift handoff documentation accurately.
•    Conduct pre-shift meetings and safety talks; foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
•    Train, coach, and evaluate team members to ensure proper skill development and cross-training.
•    Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce waste, and increase efficiency.
•    Ensure proper use and care of equipment and that downtime is minimized.
•    Support plant audits, inspections, and other regulatory requirements (e.g., USDA, FDA).

 

Requirements

•    2+ years of supervisory or lead experience in food manufacturing or frozen food production.

•    Strong understanding of food safety practices, HACCP, GMPs, and OSHA regulations.

•    Ability to work in cold environments and stand for extended periods.

•    Excellent communication and leadership skills; bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus.

•    Experience with production KPIs, basic computer skills, and inventory or ERP systems preferred.

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Physical Requirements

•    Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, bend, reach, and work in a cold (freezer) environment for extended periods.

•    Must be able to wear PPE and follow all safety procedures.

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Food Allergen at the Plant: Wheat and Dairy

Home  Run Inn Pizza is a fourth-generation family business that competes in  both the restaurant and frozen food industries. Ideally you have one of  our frozen pizzas in your freezer right now. Our primary goal at Home  Run Inn Pizza is to be more than a participant in these industries. Our  goal is to be a leader. We currently dominate the Chicago frozen pizza  landscape, and we know exactly why. We’ve identified the key element of  our Chicago strategy and have decided it is time to become the leading  tavern style pizza nationally!