Production Supervisor

As a leader and innovator in the snack food industry for over 50 years J&J Snack Foods provides branded snack foods to foodservice and retail supermarket outlets across the U.S. Its products include such icons as SUPERPRETZEL ICEE and Dippin Dots along with other key brands like LUIGIS Real Italian Ice The Funnel Cake Factory Funnel Cakes and Hola Churros. J&J also has a strong presence in bakery providing cakes cookies and pies to some of the largest grocery and convenience retailers in industry. Our company continues to deliver record sales led by a talented team and a commitment to Fun Served Here.

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the leadership and guidance of the Production Manager the Production Supervisor will oversee our production operations and ensure efficiency quality and safety standards are met. Key responsibilities include supervising production staff monitoring workflow implementing process improvements and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The Production Supervisor will play a pivotal role in driving productivity optimizing resources and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the plant.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervises and coordinates daily production activities to meet production targets and quality standards.

• Plans and prioritizes production schedules to optimize resources and minimize downtime.

• Leads mentors and motivates the production team to achieve performance goals and maintain a positive work environment. Trains and cross trains employees on various production functions.

• Manages production goals including waste labor throughput and ensures the appropriate maintenance of production equipment.

• Ensures the timely initiation of production lines efficiency of changeover and monitors labor cost.

• Collaborates with other departments such as maintenance quality and warehousing to ensure a smooth and safe production flow.

• Enforces safety protocols and regulations to maintain a safe working environment for all employees. Follows all OSHA safety rules.

• Proactively and routinely monitors employee performance provides feedback and implements disciplinary actions when necessary.

• Drives continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes reduce waste and enhance productivity.

• Implements and enforces compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safe Quality Food (SQF) guidelines and Food & Drug Administration (FDA) regulations.

• Actively participates in the recruiting process to support hiring needs for the department as necessary.

• Performs daily recaps and provides corrective action recommendations to operations leadership in areas including but not limited to safety quality cleanliness yield and efficiency.

• Performs all other duties as assigned by the Production Manager.

COMPETENCIES:

To perform this job successfully the Production Supervisor must be self-motivated able to problem solve detail-oriented and able to stay on task. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.

• Excellent organization and time management skills.

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.

• Self-motivated with the ability to multi-task prioritize and adapt well to change.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Minimum of one (1) year in a manufacturing supervisory role.

• Experience in food manufacturing desired.

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes quality control principles and safety regulations.

• Proficient with software packages such as JD Edwards Excel Word Microsoft Teams Email Internet and Power Point.

Disclaimer:This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member. Duties responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement:J&J Snack Foods an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discriminatory employment actions against and treatment of employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived Federal State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race color age national origin ethnicity alienage religion or creed gender gender identity pregnancy marital status sexual orientation citizenship genetic disposition or characteristics disability or veterans status sex offenses prior record of arrest or conviction genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic status as a victim or witness of domestic violence sex offenses or stalking and unemployment status.