Night Shift Production Assistant Manager

J&J Snack Foods; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 82,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

J&J Snack Foods Corp. in Bridgeport (US) seeks a Production Manager to direct manufacturing processes, lead Supervisors, Foreman, and hourly staff, and ensure on-time order fulfillment.

The role emphasizes clear daily communication with support groups and implementing contingency plans during breakdowns. You will drive efficiency by managing raw material usage, labor, and costs, while maintaining product quality and safety through cooperation with QA, adhering to JSA and Food Defense guidelines,

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree and 10+ years in food manufacturing.
• Strong mathematical, statistical and accounting skills; mechanical aptitude.
• Excellent organization and time management.
• Clear, proactive communication and leadership ability.
• Experience supervising Supervisors, Foreman and hourly staff.

Responsibilities

• Direct manufacturing process to meet daily orders and company goals.
• Lead a team of Production Supervisors, Foreman, and hourly employees.
• Communicate daily progress with support groups and implement contingency plans during breakdowns.
• Manage raw material usage, set goals, and drive continuous process improvement.
• Monitor labor usage and costs; implement efficiency improvements.
• Ensure JSA reviews, updates, and sharing with employees; enforce safety.
• Ensure FDA Food Defense guidelines are followed and product quality meets specifications.
• Collaborate with QA and customers to ensure satisfaction and handle grievances per union contracts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Multi-tasking

Education

BS/BA degree; 10+ years food manufacturing experience

Job description

NJ - Bridgeport (Uptown)

POSITION SUMMARY: Manage process flow to meet daily customer orders, clearly communicate daily progress with support groups. Follow contingency plans during breakdowns that will ensure order fulfillment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Lead manufacturing process to achieve company goals.

Direct a staff of Production Supervisors, Foreman, and hourly employees.

Manage process flow to meet daily customer orders clearly communicate daily progress with support groups. Develop contingency plans during breakdowns that will ensure order fulfillment.

Manage raw material usage -- establish goals and communicate performance. Design and implement processes and procedures to continuously improve performance.

Manage labor usage -- establish goals and communicate performance. Design and implement processes and procedures to continuously improve performance.

Manage all costs associated with manufacturing.

Manage Job Safety Analysis process, ensure that JSA's are reviewed, updated, and shared with employees.

Manage Food Defense Process, ensure that FDA Food Protection Plan guidelines are met.

Manage & ensure product quality and customer satisfaction -- constantly interact with QA and customers to ensure product meets specifications and customer needs are satisfied.

Enforce company policies. Ensure employee rules are enforced and discipline is carried out fairly and consistently.

Ensure supervisors are compliant with verifying payroll punches and keeping attendance updated.

Ensure employee Union contract is followed -- interact with Union representation and shop steward regarding grievances and employee policy.

COMPETENCIES:

To perform this job successfully, the Production Manager 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.
• Must be a self-starter and be able to accomplish a versatile and evolving workload.
• Excellent in all forms of communication.
• Innovative, problem solver, flexible, and able to juggle multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and adapt well to change.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

BS/BA degree, minimum 10 years food manufacturing experience must have excellent mathematical, statistical, and accounting skills. Must have a strong mechanical aptitude.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• N/A

US Salary Pay Range

$82,000 - $92,000 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.