Conexus Food Solutions

Production Manager

Charles Austin - (Multiple states) - Full Time

Location: Charles Austin Site - Chicago, IL (4841 S California Ave.)
Schedule: Full-Time | 6-Day Work Week
Salary: $68,000 – $80,000

Key Responsibilities

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily production operations, ensuring efficient workflow, adherence to food safety standards, and achievement of production targets. This role leads frontline teams, drives performance, and supports continuous improvement initiatives within the facility.

Production Operations

  • Supervise daily production activities to meet output, quality, and efficiency targets
  • Monitor production schedules and adjust staffing or workflows as needed
  • Ensure proper use of equipment, materials, and labor resources
  • Identify and resolve production issues to minimize downtime

Team Leadership & Development

  • Lead, coach, and develop production associates and leads
  • Manage scheduling, attendance, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions
  • Foster a positive, safe, and high-performance work environment
  • Conduct shift meetings and communicate daily goals and expectations

Food Safety & Quality Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, AQL standards, and internal quality processes
  • Maintain sanitation standards and support audits/inspections
  • Partner with QA to address and resolve quality or safety concerns

Operational Efficiency & Continuous Improvement

  • Monitor KPIs such as throughput, yield, and labor efficiency
  • Identify process improvements and support Lean or continuous improvement initiatives
  • Reduce waste and improve production consistency

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Partner with warehouse, logistics, and QA teams to ensure smooth operations
  • Communicate production status, challenges, and updates to leadership

Qualifications

  • 3–5+ years of supervisory experience in production, manufacturing, or food processing environments
  • Experience leading teams in a fast-paced, multi-shift operation
  • Strong knowledge of food safety standards and quality control processes
  • Ability to manage production schedules and meet performance targets
  • Familiarity with ERP systems and production reporting tools preferred
  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred or required (adjust based on need)
  • Ability to work a 6-day schedule with flexible hours
Sponsorship for Employment

Conexus Food Solutions does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status). To be considered for permanent employment, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

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