Superintendent

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 of the Production Manager, the Production Superintendent is responsible for overseeing production operations during the assigned shift, including the mixing and packing of products. This role leads daily production activities to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations while meeting production schedules, quality standards, food safety requirements, and labor objectives. The Production Superintendent provides leadership and direction to supervisors, leads, and production employees, with a focus on driving continuous improvement in safety, quality, efficiency, sanitation, employee development, and overall shift performance. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

• Implements and enforces policies, procedures and standards that support continuous improvement in production yield and efficiency, safety, quality, leadership, cleanliness, food safety, adherence to standard operating procedures, employee understanding of products and processes, teamwork and employee welfare on the assigned shift.  

• Continuously evaluates shift performance, analyze operational results, and take corrective action to improve manufacturing performance, labor utilization, safety, quality, cleanliness, yield, efficiency, downtime, attendance, and overall production effectiveness.  

• Directs and manages production activities on the assigned shift to ensure production schedules, quality standards, and customer requirements are achieved. 

• Develops, maintains, and enforces production standards and operating procedures to ensure consistent performance and product quality during the assigned shift.  

• Leads, coaches, and develops Production Supervisors, Leads, Operators, and production employees to maintain staffing requirements and achieve production objectives.  

• Partners with Human Resources to enforce company policies, mission, and values in a fair and consistent manner while fostering a positive and productive work environment 

• Identifies training needs and coordinate employee development opportunities to improve operational knowledge, performance, and cross-functional capabilities.  

• Ensures compliance with all environmental, health, safety, quality, food safety, GMP, HACCP, SQF, FDA and company requirements.  

• Implements corrective actions relating to accidents, injuries, near misses, quality concerns, food safety issues, and policy violations.  

• Monitors shift performance metrics including productivity, labor efficiency, downtime, waste, yield, safety, and quality, and implement corrective actions as necessary.  

• Coordinates activities with Maintenance, Quality, Warehouse, Sanitation, and other departments to support efficient operations and minimize production interruptions.  

• Supports internal audits, customer audits, and regulatory inspections while ensuring compliance with customer specifications and company standards.  

• Communicates operational priorities, production performance, staffing concerns, and improvement opportunities to management and ensure effective communication between shifts.  

• Promotes a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to improve productivity, reduce waste, enhance quality, and increase employee engagement.  

• Adheres to all environmental, health and safety requirements and procedures.  

• Responsible for food safety and quality.  

• Performs other duties as assigned by Production Manager.  

COMPETENCIES:   

To perform this job successfully, the Superintendent must be self-motivated, able to solve problems, detail-oriented, and able to stay on task. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  

• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze data and make data-driven decisions. 

• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively manage and motivate a diverse team. 

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. 

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely. 

• Self-motivated, with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and adapt well to change.   
• Ability to demonstrate excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:   

• High school diploma or GED required. 

• Bachelor’s degree in operations management or a related field, preferred. 

• Proven experience in manufacturing operations, with at least 2 to 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role. Experience in food manufacturing is preferred. 

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality control principles, and safety regulations. 
• Familiarity with software packages such as JD Edwards and Microsoft Office preferred. 

Job Analysis/Job Description Physical Activities Checklist  

Job title: Superintendent  

Physical Activities  

Frequency  

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

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

O 

Moving in various 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. 

C 

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  

Frequency  

Low temperatures. 

O 

High temperatures. 

O 

Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind. 

O 

Noisy environments. 

C 

Hazardous conditions. 

O 

Poor ventilation. 

O 

Small and/or enclosed spaces. 

O 

Physical Demands  

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. 

N 

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. 

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.