Production Supervisor (Panning) 2nd Shift
Ferrara Candy · Forest Park, IL
- Level
- Supervisor
- Team
- Production
- Base pay
- $81k–$114k
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 2+ years
- Industry
- Food & beverage
- Posted
- 7 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A supervisor production role at Ferrara Candy (food & beverage) in Forest Park, IL. Direct and guide operators and their activities in execution of production and/or logistics plans (receiving, processing, mixing, cooking, packaging, shipping, etc).
- They ask for
- 2+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, TPM, FDA / GMP, SAP
- Base pay
- $81k–$114k
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Production Supervisor roles in Illinois: typical posted base $78k–$107k. This one lists $81k–$114k.
Median of the low and high ends of 26 live postings that list pay, out of 45 production supervisor openings in Illinois, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
Illinois plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 46 other live production postings in Illinois.
- Base pay
- About 6% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (2+ vs 3+)
Typical $78k–$107k, from 23 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 3+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 94%
- ✓ Lean 40%
- ✓ TPM 21%
- ✓ SAP 21%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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This plant: Ferrara Candy in Forest Park
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Full description from Ferrara CandyAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Experiences that will support your success
- ✓Bachelor's degree in engineering, operations, or related field strongly preferred
- ✓Minimum 2 years' experience in leadership role in manufacturing
- ✓Previous food manufacturing experience preferred, with experience managing complex continuous improvement initiatives
- ✓Experience working with SAP or similar ERP system
- ✓Understanding of GMP principles
- ✓Process, packing, and mechanical experience
- ✓Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- ✓Understanding of LEAN Manufacturing Principals
- ✓Experience using RedZone a plus
- ✓Knowledge of TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) pillars a plus
What We Offer
At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Benefits-Resource-Center
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Work Location: Forest Park
Due to the highly interactive nature of this manufacturing position, in-person attendance and flexibility are essential for supporting production schedules, effective communication and collaboration, real-time problem solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives. Schedules may vary and are subject to change
Core Hours: 4pm-4am
Want to make an impact?
The Panning Production Supervisor is responsible for supervising hourly employees and executing production and logistics plans. The Panning Production Supervisor is responsible for overall operations of the Panning department, including warehouse, labor relations, production, site security, quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. This Supervisor also partners cross-functionally to develop and execute continuous improvement initiatives and promote a culture of quality and safety across the department.
Ways you will make a difference
- •Supervise the execution of production and logistics plans through operators and other hourly labor in production and warehouse functions
- •Participate in the development and implementation of plans and policies to ensure compliance in all areas of responsibility
- •Operate production lines in accordance with FDA guidelines, GMPs, and HACCP/SQF program guidelines
- •Direct and guide operators and their activities in execution of production and/or logistics plans (receiving, processing, mixing, cooking, packaging, shipping, etc)
- •Responsible for shift change management and communication as well as daily production standards and labor reconciliation
- •Develop employees to ensure compliance and achieve quality
- •Resolve problems and mitigate operational issues that result in negative performance
- •Support Lean Training as directed by Operations Manager
- •Owns regulatory compliance and food safety process, including proper sanitary condition, allergen control, pest control, food safety policy, employee safety policies and procedures, and maintaining MCRS sustainability standards
- •Participate in daily food review
- •Support and execute relevant projects as needed
Skills that will make you successful
- •Strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to work with employees at all levels of the organization
- •Effective time management abilities
- •Demonstrated ability to manage complexity
- •Independent, self-sufficient with a strong sense of urgency