Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

As a leader and innovator in the snack food industry for over 50 years, J&J Snack Foods provides branded snack foods to food service 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 LUIGI’S 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”.

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 theplant.

• Supervises and coordinatesdaily production activities to meet production targets and quality standards.
• Plans andprioritizesproduction schedules tooptimizereources and minimize downtime.
• Leads, mentors, and motivates the production teamto achieve performance goals and maintaina positive work environment.
  
  Trains and cross trains employees on various production functions.
• Manages productiongoalsincludewaste,labor,throughput,andensurestheappropriate maintenance of production equipment.
• Ensuresthetimelyinitiation of production lines, efficiency of changeover, and monitors labor cost.
• Collaborates with other departments, such as maintenance, quality, and warehousing, to ensureasmoothandsafeproduction flow.
• Enforcesssafety protocols and regulations tomaintaina safe working environment for all employees.
  
  Follows all OSHA safety rules.
• Proactively androutinemonitorsemployee performance, providessfeedback, and implementsdisciplinary actions when necessary.
• Drives continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes, reduce waste, and enhance productivity.
• Implementsandedforcescompliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Safe Quality Food (SQF) guidelines, and Food & Drug Administration (FDA) regulations.
• Activelyparticipatesin the recruiting process to support hiring needs for thedepartmentas necessary.
• Performs daily recaps and provides corrective action recommendations tooperationsleadershipin areas including but not limited to safety, quality, cleanliness, yield, and efficiency.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the Production Manager.

• 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 todemonstrateexcellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one (1) year in a manufacturing supervisory role.
• Experience in food manufacturingdesired.
• 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.

US Salary Pay Range

$70,000 — $77,000 USD

EEO Statement:

J&J Snack Foods Corp.is 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 veteran's 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.