On-Site
Full Time
First Management
Bloomingdale, Illinois, United States
About Korpack
Our Mission and Purpose
Our mission is clear: to be North America’s premier packaging solutions provider, simplifying client operations with innovative, technology-driven solutions. We are fueled by the values instilled by Nick Novy, aiming to not just meet but exceed industry benchmarks. Our purpose is to empower our customers with smarter business decisions through our expertise.
Korpack’s Promise: FAST and Beyond
Korpack stands for more than just speed. Our F.A.S.T methodology – Fearless, Adaptable, Simplistic, and Technology-driven – is a testament to our approach toward complex challenges. We’re not afraid to dive deep and tackle the toughest packaging puzzles with agility and clarity, all while harnessing the power of technology.
Culture: The Korpack Difference
In the heart of Korpack, there’s a culture that thrives on agility, innovation, and relentless pursuit of excellence. We’re not your typical packaging company. Our start-up spirit combined with our industry experience makes us uniquely dynamic. We embrace challenges, turning them into opportunities to innovate and grow. Our team, akin to a close-knit family, is dedicated to achieving success for our clients. We believe in building relationships based on trust, integrity, and mutual respect.
About the job
Production Supervisor
ABOUT KORPACK
Korpack is a growing, privately held packaging solutions company in the western Chicago suburbs, providing contract packaging, packaging materials, and automation to leading consumer brands. We run food-grade (SQF) production across two facilities and are investing heavily in people, systems, and a new 350,000 sq ft expansion. Two things define how we work: efficiency — lines that run to standard, every shift — and accuracy — work orders, inventory, and shipments that are right the first time in our ERP (Acumatica).
POSITION SUMMARY
Production Supervisors run half the floor on their shift: the people, the plan, and the quality of what ships. You lead the Line Leads and operators, hit the shift's production plan, and keep the operation safe and moving. Our staffing agency handles attendance and payroll administration for temp associates — your focus is performance, quality, and execution, with the authority to make keep/release calls and coordinate replacements.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Shift production plan attainment and quality— your lines hit plan, and the product is right.
- LMA of Line Leads— lead, manage, and holdaccountablethe leads running your lines.
- Personnel decisions— keep/release calls on temp associates and replacement coordination with our staffing agency.
- Equipment readiness and coverage— escalate equipment issues fast; keep lines staffed and running.
- Safety and housekeeping— a safe, food-grade floor is non-negotiable.
DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assign leads and crews to lines based on the daily plan; adjust as the day moves
- Walk the floor: monitor rates, quality, and staffing across your lines continuously
- Partner with the shift Production Control Supervisor on WOs, materials, andline-feed
- Make performance calls ontempassociates and coordinate replacements with the agency
- Enforce safety, GMP, and housekeeping standards; lead shift startup/handoff communication
WHAT YOU BRING
- 3+ years supervising in manufacturing, packaging, or food production
- Proven ability to lead working leads and large temp-heavy crews
- Bias for the floor — you supervise by walking, watching, and coaching
- Comfort making fast, fair personnel and priority decisions
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k)
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Our Commitment to You
At Korpack, customer delight is not just a goal; it’s our way of doing business. We are committed to delivering quality services consistently, on time, and maintaining enduring relationships. Our endeavor is to continually enhance our performance and adhere to the highest statutory and regulatory standards.