Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

The Swan Food Company; North East (Erie County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Time off program

Retirement offerings

Job summary

CJ Schwan’s in North East, PA is seeking a Production Supervisor - 2nd shift to lead our manufacturing associates on the frozen pizza line. You will direct production, packaging, and bakery operations to meet company and USDA requirements, while managing hiring and performance.

The role emphasizes safety, QA/HACCP documentation, scheduling flexibility, and close collaboration with USDA on-site. Required education and experience, plus strong communication, help maintain a safe, efficient work

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum 4 years related work experience, preferably in food industry manufacturing, with minimum 2 years in supervision.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• SAP experience beneficial.
• Intermediate knowledge of robotics used in production.
• Ability to supervise line employees effectively.
• Strong communication and reasoning skills for a positive work environment.
• Ability to read/interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and write routine reports.

Responsibilities

• Directs production, packaging, and bakery on production lines to ensure company and USDA requirements are met.
• Interviews and hires qualified employees, following EEO guidelines.
• Manages employee performance, conducts appraisals, and administers disciplinary actions as needed.
• Ensures safety, housekeeping, policy administration, and cost control; handles employee relations.
• Adjusts daily work schedule to meet production requirements.
• Collaborates with USDA on-site to meet company, state, and federal food-safety requirements.
• Reviews and signs off on QA and HACCP documentation.
• Checks product quality, usage, waste, counts, and weights to assure performance.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Supervisory skills

Communication

Reading and writing reports

USDA/FDA/BRC knowledge

Interpreting safety rules

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

SAP

Robotics knowledge

Job description

AtCJ 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 likeRed 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.

We are hiring aProduction Supervisor - 2nd shiftto lead our manufacturing associates at our frozen pizza plant inNorth East, PA.We are formerly known asBetter Baked Foods.

What you will do:

• Directs production, packaging, and bakery on production lines to ensure company and USDA requirements are met
• Being responsible for interviewing and hiring qualified employees, following EEO and Affir…
• Manages employee performance and skills development conducts performance appraisals and administers disciplinary action, including employment terminations when necessary
• Responsible for safety, housekeeping, policy administration, employee relations, cost control, and problem-solving
• Adjust daily work schedule as needed to meet production requirements.
• Works closely with USDA representative on site to ensure all company, state, and federal requirements for food safety are met
• Reviews and signs off on all Quality Assurance and HACCP documentation
• Checks product quality, usage, waste, product counts, and weights to assure performance and attainment

What we look for:

• Education: High School diploma required. Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum of4 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 effectively supervise line employees
• Strong communication and reasoning skills to provide a positive work environment
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals and ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Knowledge of USDA, FDA, and BRC regulations preferred

What We Offer:

The base salary range for this position is $60,000 to $99,000 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 emailcareer.search@schwans.