Production Supervisor

As a leader and innovator in the snack food industry for over 50 years, J&J Snack Foods provides branded snack foods to foodservice and retail supermarket outlets across the U.S. Its products include such icons as SUPERPRETZEL, ICEE, and Dippin’ Dots along with other key brands like LUIGI’S Real Italian Ice, The Funnel Cake Factory Funnel Cakes, and Hola Churros. J&J also has a strong presence in bakery providing cakes, cookies, and pies to some of the largest grocery and convenience retailers in industry. Our company continues to deliver record sales led by a talented team and a commitment to “Fun Served Here”.
POSITION SUMMARY: 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. Trains and cross trains employees on various production functions.
Manages production goals including waste, labor, throughput, and ensures the appropriate maintenance of production equipment.
Ensures 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.
Enforces safety protocols and regulations to maintain a safe working environment for all employees. Follows all OSHA safety rules.
Proactively and routinely monitors employee performance, provides feedback, and implements disciplinary actions when necessary.