2nd Shift Production Lead

J&J Snack Foods Corp; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

J&J Snack Foods Corp is seeking a Production Lead to oversee a manufacturing area in Paducah, KY. You will schedule breaks, lead the team, ensure safety, quality programs, and timely production, and train new staff while maintaining clean, safe conditions.

Required: High School Diploma or GED and production experience. Ability to verify documents, report issues, and learn all aspects of production to lead any area efficiently.

Qualifications

• Required Education: High School Diploma or GED.
• Production experience is required.
• Ability to verify records and maintain safety and quality programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the assigned production area to meet schedule and safety standards.
• Schedule daily breaks and lead the team; train new staff.
• Ensure documents are completed accurately and report issues to supervision.
• Maintain clean and safe work area; support safety and quality programs.
• Learn all production areas to lead efficiently.

Skills

Data recording

Supervision

Process controls

Leadership

Policy enforcement

Dairy processing

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

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 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”.

Production Lead will oversee the assigned area to ensure production runs according to schedule in a safe and timely manner. Schedule daily breaks and lead team. Ensure all employees are rotating at appropriate times. Verify that documents have been completed correct and accurate. Able to perform all tasks for the assigned area and responsible for training all new staff. Support and enforce employee safety, food safety, and quality programs. Keep assigned area clean and safe for all employees. Responsible for end of day clean up. Reports on all issues as they happen to Production Supervisor. Production lead must learn all aspects of production and be able to lead any area effectively and efficiently.

Essential Functions

• Data recording and reporting, Supervision, Process Controls, Mathematical Formulas, Leadership, Policy Enforcement, Production Equipment, Dairy Processing, and other duties assigned by the business.

Competencies

• Multi-tasking
• Communicate Effectively
• Provides Motivational Support
• Continuous Improvement
• Inspires Change
• Remains Flexible

Education and Experience

• Required Education: High School Diploma/GED
• Required Experience: Production experience

Travel Requirements

None

Physical Activities Checklist

• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like. O
• Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces. O
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods. O
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another. C
• Adjusting or moving objects up to 15 pounds in all directions. O
• Communicating with others to exchange information. C
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. C
• Operating machinery and/or power tools. O
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment. O

Environmental Conditions

• Low temperatures. O
• High temperatures. O
• Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind. O
• Noisy environments. O
• Hazardous conditions. N
• Poor ventilation. O
• Small and/or enclosed spaces. O
• Adverse environmental conditions expected. N

Physical Demands

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing. N
• Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds. O
• Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds. O
• Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more. O

US Hourly Pay Range $19 - $20 USD

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 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.