Job ID: CM852843724
Location: Aurora, IL
Category: Industrial & Manufacturing
Employment Type: Permanent
Date Added: 07/24/2026
Plant Supervisor (Bilingual) | Aurora, IL | 2nd Shift | Direct Hire | $70,000–$75,000 per year
What Matters Most
- Competitive Pay: $70,000–$75,000 annually
- Schedule: 2nd Shift
- Location: Aurora, Illinois
- Direct Hire opportunity with career growth and long-term stability
- Weekly Pay via direct deposit or pay card
- Work with The Reserves Network: Access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) plan, referral bonuses, and more
Job Description
The Reserves Network is seeking an experienced Plant Supervisor to oversee daily food inspection operations at a busy manufacturing facility in Aurora, Illinois. This 2nd Shift, Direct Hire leadership role is responsible for supervising 20–40 production employees, ensuring production schedules, inspection goals, quality standards, food safety requirements, and OSHA regulations are consistently met while maintaining efficient plant operations.
The ideal candidate will have prior supervisory experience within the food manufacturing industry, strong leadership abilities, and a solid understanding of GMP, FDA regulations, HACCP, sanitation programs, and continuous process improvement. This position requires excellent communication, organization, problem-solving, and team development skills in a fast-paced production environment.
Responsibilities
- Supervise daily inspection operations to ensure productivity, quality, and customer requirements are achieved.
- Monitor compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety standards; communicate non-compliance and recommend corrective actions.
- Manage and maintain Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures (SSOPs) and recommend improvements when needed.
- Oversee Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) programs and ensure compliance throughout inspection operations.
- Monitor X-ray, contaminant detection, and inspection line operations to ensure adherence to sanitation and food safety procedures.
- Coordinate corrective actions with inspection line leadership and document completed actions.
- Review inspection reports, seed logs, temperature logs, and contaminant retrieval reports for accuracy and compliance.
- Ensure approved cleaning products are properly stored and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are maintained and accessible.
- Monitor pest management activities and coordinate service needs with plant leadership.
- Implement and maintain deep cleaning schedules for warehouse areas, inspection equipment, forklifts, trailers, and facility infrastructure.
- Conduct new hire and annual training related to SSOPs, GMPs, and operational procedures for production employees.
- Provide hands-on support on inspection lines as operational needs require.
- Create and maintain project documentation for incoming customer work and coordinate workflow with warehouse administration.
- Plan, schedule, organize, and monitor daily production activities to maximize efficiency.
- Coach employees, resolve performance concerns, and assist with attendance, safety, and employee relations matters.
- Verify outbound products meet company quality standards before shipment.
Job Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- 3–5 years of production or plant supervisory experience within the food manufacturing industry.
- Strong knowledge of GMPs, FDA regulations, HACCP, and sanitation programs.
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
- Knowledge of 5S methodology preferred.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong leadership, communication, planning, scheduling, organization, negotiation, and people management skills.
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced production environment while managing multiple priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Six Sigma certification is preferred but not required.
- Experience supervising food inspection, quality assurance, or food safety operations.
- Experience implementing continuous improvement initiatives in a manufacturing environment.
- Previous experience leading employee training and development programs.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand for extended periods.
- Frequently bend, twist, reach, push, pull, and grasp throughout the workday.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds without assistance.
Benefits and Perks
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Workers Leave
- Potential Performance Bonuses
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Stable, team-oriented work environment focused on safety, quality, and operational excellence
The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.
We are committed to pay transparency. The base salary range for this position is $70,000–$75,000 annually, excluding benefits, bonuses, or other compensation. Your final salary will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal pay equity. Please note that hiring at the top of the range is uncommon to allow room for future salary growth.
