Production Superivsor

CJ Schwan's; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

CJ Schwan’s is seeking a supervisor to direct production and bakery operations, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency across shifts. You will train staff, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement in line with USDA standards.

The role requires leadership experience in food manufacturing, solid computer skills, and familiarity with robotics used in production. The company offers a robust Total Rewards package and competitive base salary.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in food manufacturing or related field.
• 2+ years in line lead or supervision.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and interpret bar graphs.
• Intermediate knowledge of bakery/dough processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs production, packaging, and bakery ops to meet company and USDA requirements.
• Supervises, trains, and develops employees; interviews, hires, and manages performance.
• Manages safety, housekeeping, employee relations, cost control and scheduling.

Skills

Line supervision

Advanced analytics

Interpret graphs

Robotics knowledge

Microsoft Office

SAP exposure

Education

High School degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

At CJ Schwan’s, we don’t just make food — we help create moments that matter. From kids devouring pizza after soccer practice, to students laughing over dumplings in a cafeteria, to families enjoying pie during the holidays, our team members play an important role in bringing those everyday moments to life. Our portfolio includes iconic pizzas, global flavors and timeless desserts from brands like Red Baron®, bibigo®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Freschetta®, Pagoda®, Edwards® and Mrs. Smith’s®. Enjoyed in homes, schools, restaurants and just about everywhere people shop and eat, our products reflect a commitment to quality, innovation and the power of food to bring people together.

What You Will Do

• Directs production, packaging, and bakery operations to meet company and USDA requirements.
• Supervises, trains, and develops employees, including interviewing, hiring, and performance management.
• Manages safety, housekeeping, employee relations, cost control, and problem-solving; adjusts work schedules as needed.
• Ensures compliance with food safety regulations and works with USDA on quality assurance and HACCP documentation.
• Monitors product quality, usage, waste, and performance to meet KPI measures.
• Prepares and reviews operational reports, ensuring accuracy and timely distribution.
• Supports continuous improvement in product quality, cost reduction, and GMP adherence.

What We Look For

• High School diploma required, Bachelor's degree preferred
• Previous USDA Food Manufacturing experience.
• 4+ years of related overall food experience with 2+ years of line lead/supervision.
• Intermediate personal computer skills including Microsoft Office. SAP experience is beneficial.
• Intermediate knowledge of robotics used in production.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Advanced knowledge of Bakery/dough processes preferred.

What We Offer

The base salary range for this position is $60,000 to $97,500 annually, with eligibility for a 10% annual incentive bonus based on organizational performance. The range reflects factors such as experience, skills, education, certifications, and location, and starting salary may fall anywhere within the stated range.

Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package designed to support your overall well-being, including comprehensive health benefits, time off programs, and retirement and financial offerings.

CJ Schwan’s and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, or any other protected characteristic. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs. For accommodation requests or assistance with the application, please email [e-mail].