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Production Leader - 2nd Shift

USA - IL - Downers GroveFull-time2026-10-08 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead a production line in a 24/7 fresh-baked food manufacturing environment, driving performance, safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Role type

Production Leader (Manufacturing)

Builds

Fresh-baked food products (e.g., breads, pastries) for consumer brands

Domain

Food Manufacturing

Required skills

Manufacturing operations leadership, Safety compliance (OSHA, HACCP, GMP), Continuous improvement (A3, RCFA, 5 Why), Data analysis, Team coaching, Scheduling

Preferred skills

Lean manufacturing, Change management, SAP/Kronos systems, Associate degree in Operations/Engineering

Technologies

SAP, Kronos, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

Manage daily manufacturing activities and production efficiency, Lead safety programs and ensure compliance with food safety standards, Coach and develop hourly team members, Analyze key performance metrics and drive corrective actions, Develop labor schedules and coordinate staffing, Investigate operational issues and resolve employee concerns

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC