Production Supervisor

Schwan's; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a 1st shift Production Supervisor to lead operations at their Fullerton facility. This role is crucial for ensuring the production and packaging of high-quality food products while adhering to safety and USDA regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food manufacturing, supervisory experience, and a passion for continuous improvement. Join a company that values your contributions and offers a competitive rewards package focused on your well-being. If you're ready to take your career to the next level, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Time off programs

Wellbeing support programs

Annual incentive bonus

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in food industry manufacturing, with 2+ years in supervision.
• Intermediate PC skills and knowledge of USDA, FDA, and BRC regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production and packaging operations to meet company standards.
• Train employees and manage safety and compliance with food regulations.

Skills

Supervision

Problem-solving

Knowledge of USDA regulations

Employee training and development

Safety compliance

Mathematical skills

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Robotics knowledge

Job description

Description

Schwan’s Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle brand CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed nationwide. We have beloved brands like Red Baron, Tony’s, Big Daddy’s, Villa Prima and Freschetta pizzas; bibigo, Pagoda Asian-style snacks and we can’t forget Mrs. Smith’s and Edwards pies! We bring families and communities together through great food. Join our team and see the opportunities are real, and the sky is the limit; this isn’t just a job, it’s a seat at the table!

We are hiring a 1st shift Production Supervisor at our Asian manufacturing facility in Fullerton, CA. This position is responsible for supervising the production, packaging, bakery, and processing of tasty food products.

Responsibilities:

• 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.

Qualifications:

• Education: High School diploma required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years related work experience preferably in food industry manufacturing or equivalent combination of education and experience, with minimum of 2 years in supervision.
• Intermediate personal computer skills including Microsoft Office. SAP experience beneficial.
• Intermediate knowledge of robotics used in production.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Knowledge of USDA, FDA, and BRC regulations preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Bakery/dough processes preferred.

Compensation and Benefits:

The base salary range for this position is $58,500 to $97,500 annually with eligibility for a 10% annual incentive bonus, that is based on organizational performance. The pay range represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to education, skills, work experience, certifications, geography etc. As such, starting pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a strong foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support programs.

The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected class.