Production Manager

<div class="content-intro"><p>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”.</p></div><p><strong><span data-contrast="auto">POSITION SUMMARY: </span></strong><span data-contrast="auto">To oversee all aspects of production including mixing, baking, and packing of products.  Institute the direction and goals of the Plant Manager to create a culture and process that identifies and maintains continuous improvement of yield, efficiency, quality, cleanliness, and safety. </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</span><span data-ccp-parastyle="heading 2">:</span></span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134245418":true,"335551550":6,"335551620":6}"> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="38" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Implement and enforce policy, procedures, and culture consistent with the Plant Manager’s direction that control and improve:</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="39" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":2160,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Courier New","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"o","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="3"><span data-contrast="auto">Production yield and efficiency of facility against standard</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":1530}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="39" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":2160,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Courier New","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"o","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="3"><span data-contrast="auto">Safety</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":1530}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="39" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":2160,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Courier New","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"o","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="3"><span data-contrast="auto">Quality</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":1530}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="39" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":2160,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Courier New","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"o","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="3"><span data-contrast="auto">Leadership</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":1530}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="39" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":2160,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Courier New","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"o","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="3"><span data-contrast="auto">Cleanliness</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":1530}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="39" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":2160,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Courier New","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"o","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="3"><span data-contrast="auto">Food Safety</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":1530}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="39" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":2160,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Courier New","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"o","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="3"><span data-contrast="auto">Adherence to Standard Operating Procedures</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":1530}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="39" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":2160,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Courier New","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"o","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="3"><span data-contrast="auto">Employee ownership and understanding of product and process and overall teambuilding.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":1530,"469777462":[1800],"469777927":[0],"469777928":[1]}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="39" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":2160,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Courier New","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"o","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="3"><span data-contrast="auto">Employee Welfare</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":1530}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="38" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Continuously take independent action, perform daily analysis, and provide corrective action recommendations to:</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="40" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":2160,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Courier New","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"o","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="3"><span data-contrast="auto">Manufacturing performance</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":1530}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="40" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":2160,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Courier New","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"o","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="3"><span data-contrast="auto">Operating budget</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":1530}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="40" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":2160,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Courier New","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"o","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="3"><span data-contrast="auto">Safety</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":1530}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="40" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":2160,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Courier New","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"o","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="3"><span data-contrast="auto">Quality</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":1530}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="40" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":2160,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Courier New","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"o","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="3"><span data-contrast="auto">Cleanliness</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":1530}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="o" data-font="Courier New" data-listid="40" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":2160,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Courier New","469769242":[9675],"469777803":"left","469777804":"o","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="3"><span data-contrast="auto">Yield & Efficiency</span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559685":1530}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="38" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Develops, maintains, and adjusts production standards and specifications to reflect processes over three shifts.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="38" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Partners with Human Resources to develop and enforce Company rules, mission, and policies in a fair and consistent manner as well as develop long term goals and values that maintain a positive and diverse culture in the workplace.  </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="38" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Develop specific training needs inside the organization and effective plans to bring awareness and education.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="38" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Develop and manage subordinates including Production Managers, Supervisors and Leads to maintain production and staffing needs.  </span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="38" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Effectively bridge communication gaps between all shifts.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="38" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Interact with Quality Manager and customer auditors and ensuring the execution of corrective action and compliance with customer specifications.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="38" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Adhere to all environmental, health and safety requirements and procedures.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="38" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="10" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Responsible for food safety and quality.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="38" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="11" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Other tasks as assigned.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><span data-ccp-props="{"134233279":false,"201341983":0,"335559685":720,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">COMPETENCIES: </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335557856":16777215,"335559740":264}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="none">To perform this job successfully, the </span><span data-contrast="auto">Production Manager </span><span data-contrast="none">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. </span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335559740":264}"> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="41" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":1440,"335559991":720,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="0" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to understand and troubleshoot 3-phase AC motors and drives.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="41" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":1440,"335559991":720,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and machine drawings.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="41" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":1440,"335559991":720,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Strong mechanical aptitude.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="41" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":1440,"335559991":720,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="41" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":1440,"335559991":720,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Manage and delegate several projects at one time.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="41" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":1440,"335559991":720,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Ability to meet strict deadlines on short notices.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="41" data-list-defn-props="{"335551671":0,"335552541":1,"335559685":1440,"335559991":720,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Passion and alignment with Company mission, vision, values, and operating principles.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335557856":16777215,"335559740":264}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: </span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335557856":16777215,"335559740":264}"> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="38" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="12" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">A bachelor’s degree in business or related field or at least seven years of prior experience in managing large departments for consumer product manufacturer.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="38" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="13" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Five years or more experience managing supervisors on more than one shift.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="38" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="14" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Demonstrated experience working with contract manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="38" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="15" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Experience in quality system audits.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="38" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="16" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Regular and reliable attendance.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></li> </ul> <p><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span data-contrast="none">TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:</span></strong><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335551550":6,"335551620":6,"335557856":16777215,"335559740":264}"> </span></p> <ul> <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="37" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Negligible</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}"> </span></li> </ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p>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.</p> <p>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.</p></div>