Production Manager - Schwan's

This position is located at our CJ Foods manufacturing facility in Robbinsville NJ! Bilingual in Spanish required.

Who we are!

Schwan's Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle company CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leading U.S. manufacturer and marketer of quality foods offered through retail-grocery and food-service channels. Its many popular brands include Red Baron®, Tony's®, Big Daddy's®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizza; Mrs. Smith's® and Edwards® desserts; and Pagoda® Asian-style snacks. To learn more about Schwan's, visit www.schwanscompany.com.

We are hiring a Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift for our manufacturing facility in Robbinsville NJ. Bilingual in Spanish required. 

What you will get from us:

• Opportunities for career growth with a well-established food company
• For the right candidate, the Production Supervisor role is a starting point on the path to a Manufacturing Manager role
• A culture focused on ensuring the health, safety and well-being of its employees
• Support and mentorship from team members who are authentic, good-natured and highly skilled
• Competitive wages, incentive pay and a comprehensive package of benefits

Responsibilities:

• Directs production, packaging, and bakery on production lines to ensure company and USDA requirements are met
• Supervises, trains, and develops subordinates
• Responsible for interviewing and hiring qualified employees, following EEO and Affirmative Action guidelines
• Manages employee performance and skills development conducts performance appraisals and administers disciplinary action, including employment terminations when necessary
• Responsible for safety, housekeeping, policy administration, employee relations, cost control, and problem-solving
• Adjust daily work schedule as needed to meet production requirements.
• Works closely with USDA representative on site to ensure all company, state, and federal requirements for food safety are met
• Reviews and signs off on all Quality Assurance and HACCP documentation
• Checks product quality, usage, waste, product counts, and weights to assure performance and attainment
• Demonstrate KPI measures
• Reviews and/or prepares and assures accuracy of various operational reports
• Assures improvements, if needed, and timely distribution of reports and budget information
• Maintains constant improvement in making quality products, reducing costs, and following good manufacturing practices (GMP)
• Participates in and supports Global Manufacturing Food Safety Initiative programs, implementation, and compliance
• The use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required, including but not limited to bump cap, safety glasses/goggles, face shield, face mask, ear plugs, hair and beard nets, gloves and safety shoes or rubber boots

Qualifications:

• Education: High School diploma required. Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum of 4 years related work experience preferably in food industry manufacturing or equivalent combination of education and experience, with minimum of 2 years in supervision.
• Intermediate personal computer skills including Microsoft Office
• SAP experience beneficial
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Intermediate knowledge of robotics used in production
• Ability to effectively supervise line employees
• Strong communication and reasoning skills to provide a positive work environment
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
• Knowledge of USDA, FDA, and BRC regulations preferred
• Advanced knowledge of bakery/dough processes preferred