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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  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.   Follows  all OSHA safety rules.   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.   Actively  participates  in the recruiting process to support hiring needs for the  department  as necessary .    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 to problem solve, detail-oriented, and able to stay on task. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.    Excellent organization and time management skills.   Ability to communicat