Production Supervisor I

C.H. Guenther & Son, Inc.; Carlstadt (NJ); On-site; USD 63,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance programs

Educational assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

C.H. Guenther & Son, Inc. is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead and develop a production team in our New Jersey facility.

You will supervise, train, and motivate staff, delegate tasks, and resolve issues to maintain high performance and morale while ensuring safety and quality standards. You will monitor production processes, coordinate with maintenance, quality control, and logistics to optimize flow, manage resources, and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of production processes, quality standards, and safety in food manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and motivate production staff; delegate tasks and manage workload.
• Monitor production processes; ensure compliance with procedures and quality standards; coordinate with maintenance, QC, and logistics.
• Schedule production activities; allocate resources; identify efficiency and cost improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Decision making

Bilingual (plus)

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science/Manufacturing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Supervise, train, and motivate production staff to ensure high levels of performance and morale. Delegate tasks effectively, ensuring workload distribution is equitable and efficient. Provide guidance and support to resolve any issues or conflicts within the team.
• Production Oversight: Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with established procedures and quality standards. Coordinate with other departments such as maintenance, quality control, and logistics to optimize production flow. Implement and enforce safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment for all employees.
• Resource Management: Assist in scheduling production activities and allocate resources (including manpower, equipment, and materials) efficiently to meet production targets. Identify opportunities for improvement in production efficiency and cost reduction.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct regular inspections of products and processes to ensure compliance with quality specifications. Address any deviations from quality standards promptly, implementing corrective actions, as necessary. Collaborate with the quality control team to implement and maintain quality management systems.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records of production activities, including production volumes, downtime, and quality metric in production reporting system (Redzone). Prepare reports on production performance, identifying trends, issues, and areas for improvement. Communicate production status and issues to management in a timely manner. Flexibility to work non-standard hours as needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Education/Certifications and Experience: High school diploma or GED, required. Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Manufacturing Management, or a related field, preferred. Previous experience in food manufacturing or a similar industry, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role, preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Proficient use of computer, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote), and other related applications or software. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with diverse teams. Solid understanding of production processes, quality standards, and safety regulations in the food industry. Ability to work under pressure and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment. Bilingual is a plus.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: Work requires supervising and monitoring performance for a regular group of employees or a work unit, including providing input on hiring / disciplinary and work objectives / effectiveness, and realigning work as needed.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

• Work involves daily exposure to unusual elements such as dirt, dust, fumes, darkness and/or noise. Seasonal exposure to weather elements includes, but is not limited to, extreme temperatures, wetness, and humidity.
• Work environment involves daily exposure to physical risks such as working around mechanical equipment, forklifts, chemical hazards, and electrical hazards.
• Position requires the ability to sitting frequently at a desk, walking around the office and plant; carrying packages up to 50 pounds; utilizing fine dexterity; reaching and kneeling on a daily basis.

Expectations:

Will demonstrate, promote, and exemplify the Company’s Core Values.

At C.H. Guenther, we value transparency in compensation. By providing the salary range for this role, we aim to promote fairness and help candidates make informed choices about their career. The salary range for this role is: $62,886.00 - $109,104.00. Actual compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as geographic location. C.H. Guenther & Son will never offer or pay a wage or salary that is not compliant with applicable local, state, or federal pay laws, including minimum salary thresholds.

We also offer a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, retirement savings options, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance programs, educational assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.

For additional information about our company, go to www.chg.com.

C.H. Guenther & Son and its subsidiaries are E-Verify participating employers. Click here for more information regarding E-verify.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of the pre-employment screening process which includes a drug screen and review of criminal background and other records as required.

AA/EEO/Drug-Free Employer C.H. Guenther is a growing, privately owned corporation that has delivered high quality products, traditional flavors and our just “baked from scratch” taste since 1851.

We are a leading supplier of baked and frozen food products; appetizers, snacks and soups; gravies, sauces and seasonings; biscuits and more for foodservice and consumer markets in North America and Europe.

Our well-loved retail brands such as Pioneer, White Wings, Sun-Bird and Cuisine Adventures have been included at family meals for generations. With a relentless pursuit of excellence, we develop innovative food solutions and create sustainable value for our people, our customers, and our communities. We accomplish this by deploying best in class capabilities and being an employer of choice. We strive for high-performance, with a positive attitude in all that we do. We are results driven, communicate openly and honestly, value diversity and foster long-term relationships. Our leaders are committed to nurturing our diverse talent, their ideas, and unique perspectives. We strive to harness the full potential of our most important resource – our people. Our heritage is driven by our commitment to the core values of integrity/respect, empowerment, accountability, collaboration, and agility. Our vision is to nourish society as a transformational leader in the future of food. Join us in our purpose to create memorable moments through the power of food!