Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Nestlé USA
Franklin Park, IL

At Nestlé Health Science, we believe that nutrition, science, and wellness must merge, not collide. Here, we embrace the intrinsic connections of these three pillars, harnessing their collective strength to empower healthier lives. Our broad product portfolio includes renowned brands like Garden of Life®, Nature's Bounty®, Vital Proteins®, Orgain®, Nuun®, BOOST®, Carnation Breakfast Essentials®, Peptamen®, Compleat Organic Blends®, and more. We also have extensive pharmaceutical expertise, offering innovative medicines that aim to prevent, manage, and treat gastrointestinal and metabolic-related diseases.

At Nestlé Health Science, we bring our best for better lives. Our people are challenged to bring fresh, diverse views and make bold moves to empower healthier lives through nutrition. We know brilliant ideas can come from anyone, anywhere. Here we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit and collaborate with teams that champion focused and forward thinking. We are committed to fostering professional growth and celebrating the achievements of our people along the way. We offer dynamic career paths, robust development, opportunities to learn from talented colleagues around the globe, and benefits that support physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.

Join us to innovate for impact and reimagine the future of health and nutrition for patients and consumers.

Position Summary *: *

As the Production Supervisor, you play a vital role in ensuring employee safety, maintaining product quality, and optimizing asset performance, all while adhering to the production schedule. This position demands exceptional leadership skills, including active participation in the hiring process, onboarding new employees, managing performance, and implementing corrective actions. Your problem-solving abilities extend beyond daily operations, as you champion continuous improvement initiatives throughout the entire plant. To succeed in this role, it is essential to foster proactive collaboration with other teams both on-site and within the broader division, ensuring alignment between your area and the organization as a whole. As a role model, the Production Supervisor must lead by example, cultivating a workplace culture that inspires and motivates associates at all levels. Your commitment to achieving results will be evaluated through key performance metrics, ultimately determining the success of your efforts.

Work Schedule : Monday - Friday/3:00pm - 11:30pm (flexibility to work weekends when required)

Key Responsibilities *: *

  • Ensure the timely implementation of the people development plan and verify the competencies of your team in accordance with the agreed plan with the Project Manager. This includes providing proper training, including equipment operation, safety procedures, and hygiene practices. Enforce compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) among all team members.

  • Maintain a safe work environment at all times. Ensure that updated work instructions are available for all positions and that processes are carried out in accordance with SOPs, SSOPs, and other relevant documentation. Communicate and execute activities with environmental impact in accordance with environmental management protocols.

  • Ensure the achievement of quality objectives, including regular adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), conducting sanitation audits, performing food safety checks, and conducting product quality inspections as per company policies.

  • Actively participate in preventing and correcting quality-related errors. Monitor and enforce personnel hygiene and safety practices, such as the use of protective clothing (uniforms), changing shoes, and handwashing. Continuously coach employees to meet and exceed job requirements using the NCE approach.

  • Review daily target achievements and report any deviations during on-the-floor and review meetings. Develop and implement action plans to address the root causes of failures and support continuous improvement initiatives. Facilitate smooth handoffs and effectively communicate key information to peers, team members, and Production Management.

  • Ensure continuous line controls and take immediate corrective action to maintain prescribed quality standards and comply with manufacturing instructions, internal and external regulations, procedures, and policies. Maintain effective employee and industrial relations management to ensure ongoing smooth factory operations.

  • Ensure the distribution of skills is adequate to effectively achieve the production plan. Ensure timely product launches in coordination with the business unit/area. Coordinate with quality, engineering, and administration to ensure proper maintenance of facilities. Review daily maintenance effectiveness with Maintenance Mechanics and team members to identify opportunities for improvement. Prioritize, schedule, and ensure timely completion of maintenance and repairs to maximize efficiency.

Experience & Education Requirements:

  • BA/BS degree or equivalent experience, with a minimum of 3 years of relevant manufacturing or production work experience (including experience gained during military service) preferred in lieu of a degree.

  • 1-3 years of prior production supervisory experience is required.

  • Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP strongly preferred).

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel - Intermediate level)

  • Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies and software systems, with a strong proficiency in leveraging digital tools to enhance productivity and efficiency.

  • Ability to maintain a safe working environment through effective housekeeping and safety practices.

  • Excellent communication skills, including oral, written, and listening abilities.

  • Strong aptitude for building personal relationships based on trust, mutual respect, and open communication.

  • Adaptability is essential, including the ability to adjust your approach to meet varied task requirements, align your behavior with others' styles, shift priorities to accommodate changing demands, and quickly adapt to new responsibilities and tasks.

  • Proven ability to tailor communication styles to different audiences, effectively facilitating group coaching sessions and sharing information.

  • Strong interpersonal skills, consistently maintaining a positive attitude and the ability to motivate individuals, particularly through mentoring and coaching.

  • Skilled in helping individuals identify both short-term and long-term development needs and providing the necessary support to foster their growth.

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously through highly developed organizational skills.

  • Capacity to set effective and challenging objectives..

  • Physical Demands: Must be able to lift 15-20 lb boxes repeatedly and must be able to stand for extended periods.

The approximate pay range for this position is $85,000.00 to $95,000.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com) (

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It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you'll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

The Nestlé Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at [email protected] or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

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Posted 2026-01-17

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