Production Supervisor - Elk River, MN

Who We Are · At JonnyPops, our team is empowered to make an impact at work every day from producing high-quality, innovative frozen novelties to spreading kindness one pop at a time. We look for bright and ambitious individuals who seek out challenges, thrive in fast-paced and hi ...

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Who We Are

At JonnyPops, our team is empowered to make an impact at work every day from producing high-quality, innovative frozen novelties to spreading kindness one pop at a time. We look for bright and ambitious individuals who seek out challenges, thrive in fast-paced and high-growth environments, align with our core values, and get fulfilment from seeing their work transform the world around them.

Based in Elk River, MN, JonnyPops develops, manufactures, distributes, and markets frozen novelties. Retailers from coast to coast including Target, Costco, Publix, Kroger, Cub, along with thousands of regional and local grocers make JonnyPops part of their assortment.

Growing from a dorm room start-up in 2012, JonnyPop' mission is to make "A Better Pop for a Better World" JonnyPops leads the frozen novelties space in innovation and uses simple ingredients with no artificial dyes. Every pop stick includes a kind deed, spreading kindness every day.

Joining JonnyPops is an exciting opportunity to be part of high-growth brand and have a direct impact on the company's success. Join our team and help us make "A Better Pop, for a Better World"

Job Summary

As a Production Supervisor your primary responsibility will be to lead and coordinate the activities of workers engaged in the manufacturing of food products at our production facility. You will closely monitor daily production output to ensure that quality standards are consistently met. This role requires strong collaboration with a diverse production team working across various shifts. You will set goals, provide motivation, and assist employees in efficiently completing their tasks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction to the production team, ensuring smooth operations and efficient workflow.
• Coordinate and oversee production activities, ensuring adherence to production schedules and quality standards.
• Monitor production output and identify opportunities for improvement in productivity and efficiency.
• Foster a positive work environment by setting clear expectations, providing feedback, and recognizing team members' contributions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as maintenance and quality assurance, to address production-related issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Train and develop production staff, ensuring they have the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their duties effectively.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, sit, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; talk and hear, and reach with hands or arms. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 30 lbs. Works comfortably in a variable temperature environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on a manufacturing plant floor.

Work Environment:

• Primarily on-site within a food manufacturing facility.
• May require occasional travel for external training or meetings.
• Ability to work in environments that may include exposure to noise, machinery, and temperature variations.

Food Safety Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with food safety regulations, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and other relevant industry standards.
• Implement and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs) to maintain consistent quality and efficiency.
• Maintain accurate production records, including production reports and other necessary documentation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Previous experience in a leadership role within a food manufacturing environment is essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with a diverse production team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, quality control, and safety regulations.
• Ability to motivate and inspire a team, fostering a positive work culture.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on ensuring consistent quality and efficiency.
• Flexibility to work across various shifts and adapt to changing production demands.
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English is a requirement to effectively communicate with team members.

Pay Range: $85,000-$105,000

Hired employees may be eligible for commissions and/or bonus payments

JonnyPops offers a competitive benefits package which includes the following:

• Medical/Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• HSA
• FSA
• DCFSA
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability
• FTO/PTO
• EAP Programs
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Referral Program
• Sick & Safe Leave
• 401k

• Company Sponsored Meal Plan

• Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form of bonuses and/or commissions.

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