Production Supervisor OR - Weston

J&J Snack Foods Corp.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

J&J Snack Foods Corp. is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee daily production activities, drive efficiency, and ensure quality and safety standards are met. You will plan schedules, mentor staff, control labor costs, and collaborate with maintenance, quality, and warehousing to maintain smooth production flow.

The role emphasizes GMP/SQF/FDA compliance, proactive performance feedback, and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and optimize resources in the plant.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing desired.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality control principles, and safety regulations.
• Proficient with software packages such as Excel, Word, Microsoft Teams, Email, Internet, and Power Point.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates daily production activities to meet production targets and quality standards.
• Plans and prioritizes production schedules to optimize resources and minimize downtime.
• Leads, mentors, and motivates the production team to achieve performance goals and maintain a positive work environment.
• Manages production goals including waste, labor, throughput, and ensures maintenance of production equipment.
• Ensures timely initiation of production lines, efficient changeover, and monitors labor cost.
• Collaborates with maintenance, quality, and warehousing to ensure smooth, safe production flow.
• Enforces safety protocols and regulations to maintain a safe working environment.
• Monitors employee performance, provides feedback, and applies disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Drives continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes and reduce waste.
• Implements GMP, SQF, and FDA regulations.
• Performs daily recaps and provides corrective action recommendations to operations leadership.

Skills

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Communication

Organization

Tools

Excel

Word

Microsoft Teams

Email

Internet

PowerPoint

Job description

Under the leadership and guidance of the Production Manager, the Production Supervisor will oversee our production operations and ensure efficiency, quality, and safety standards are met. Key responsibilities include supervising production staff, monitoring workflow, implementing process improvements, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The Production Supervisor will play a pivotal role in driving productivity, optimizing resources, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the plant.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Supervises and coordinates daily production activities to meet production targets and quality standards .
• Plans and prioritizes production schedules to optimize resources and minimize downtime.
• Leads , mentors, and motivates the production team to achieve performance goals and maintain a positive work environment.
• Manages production goals includ ing waste, labor, throughput, and ensure s the appropriate maintenance of production equipment.
• Ensure s the timely initiation of production lines, efficiency of changeover, and monitors labor cost .
• Collaborates with other departments, such as maintenance, quality, and warehousing , to ensure a smooth and safe production flow .
• Enforce s safety protocols and regulations to maintain a safe working environment for all employees.
• Proactively and routinely monitors employee performance, provide s feedback, and implement s disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Drives continuous improvement initiatives to streamline processes, reduce waste, and enhance productivity.
• Implement s and enforce s compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Safe Quality Food (SQF) guidelines, and Food & Drug Administration (FDA) regulations.
• Performs daily recaps and provides corrective action recommendations to operations leadership in areas including but not limited to safety, quality, cleanliness, yield, and efficiency.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by the Production Manager.

COMPETENCIES:

To perform this job successfully, the Production Supervisor must be self-motivated, able toproblem solve, detail-oriented, and able to stay on task. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilityrequired.

• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and adapt well to change.
• Ability todemonstrateexcellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in food manufacturingdesired.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality control principles, and safety regulations.
• Proficient with software packages such as Excel, Word, Microsoft Teams, Email, Internet, and Power Point.

US Salary Pay Range

$60,000 - $75,000 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.

Only U.S. citizens or individuals authorized to work in the United States are eligible for employment. If hired, can you provide documentation verifying your identity and legal authorization to work in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship?