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2nd Shift Production Supervisor

KY - Paducah

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:  The primary responsibilities of the Production Supervisor are to ensure production runs according to schedule in a safe and timely manner. Reports directly to the Production Manager and is responsible for all production employees.  Gives weekly safety meetings, assigns daily tasks, and conducts meetings as needed to address the production crew.   Works closely with the Production Manager, Plant Manager, Inventory Control Personnel, Quality Assurance and Material Procurement. Participates in the interviewing process, the hiring process and firing process.  Maintains attendance records and approves benefit time. Schedules daily breaks and must be able to supervise a team of up to 30 employees. Ensures employees are properly trained and that employees are following the company GMP policies. Participate in all monthly inspections, and all internal and external yearly audits of the sections pertaining to the production department. Ensure production is clean and safe for all employees working within the production department.  Verifies all production paperwork ensuring that all paperwork pertaining to production is completed correctly, accurately, completely, and daily.  Enters all raw materials used during production into DDIMv2/JDE daily.  Completes production efficiency tracker daily.  Manages hourly employees, implementing to develop good supportive work environments.  Support company policies and procedures to drive to excellence. 

 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  Data entry and reporting, supervision, processing equipment and positions, mathematical formulas, leadership, policy enforcement, computer software systems, presentation skills, dairy processing, and other duties assigned by the business.   

 

 

COMPETENCIES:  

 

Manages Conflict Resolution 

Develop and maintain a high-quality standard  

Communicates Effectively 

Remains Flexible Under Pressure 

Continuous Improvement - regularly self-evaluate, continuously looking for ways to become more effective in their own role. 

Inspires Change 

Provides Motivational Support 

Multi-tasking 

Must be proficient/willing to learn every component of production  

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  

 

Required Education: High School Diploma/GED  

Required Experience:  Two years of experience in manufacturing and dairy processing knowledge.  

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Less than 10% 

Job Analysis/Job Description Physical Activities Checklist 

Job title:  

 

Physical Activities 

Check all that apply 

Frequency 

(N)Never, (O)Occasionally or (C)Constantly 

Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like. 

O 

 

Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces. 

O 

Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods. 

O 

Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another. 

C 

Adjusting or moving objects up to 15 pounds in all directions. 

O 

Communicating with others to exchange information. 

C 

Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers. 

O 

Operating machinery and/or power tools. 

O 

Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment. 

O 

 

 

Environmental Conditions 

Check all that apply 

Frequency 

Low temperatures.  

O 

High temperatures. 

O 

Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind. 

O 

Noisy environments. 

O 

Hazardous conditions. 

O 

Poor ventilation. 

O 

Small and/or enclosed spaces. 

O 

Adverse environmental conditions expected.  

N 

 

 

Physical Demands 

Check only one 

Frequency 

Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing. 

O 

Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds. 

O 

Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds. 

O 

Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more. 

O 

US Salary Pay Range

$60,000 - $65,000 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.

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