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Production Supervisor

J&J Snack Foods · Carrollton, TX

Level
Supervisor
Team
Production
Experience asked
50+ years
Industry
Food & beverage
Posted
15 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A supervisor production role at J&J Snack Foods (food & beverage) in Carrollton, TX. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

They ask for
50+ years
Tools it names
FDA / GMP, EHS / safety

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Production Supervisor roles in Texas: typical posted base $85k–$118k.

Median of the low and high ends of 9 live postings that list pay, out of 69 production supervisor openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 71 other live production postings in Texas.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $80k–$118k, from 5 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (50+ vs 4+)

Similar roles usually ask 4+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 86%
  • Lean 40%
  • Root cause 31%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 50+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

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This plant: J&J Snack Foods in Carrollton

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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.
  • ◆Perfor m s all other duties as assigned by the Production Manager.

requirements

listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

  • ✓Excellent organization and time management skills.
  • ✓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.
  • ✓Minimum of one (1) year in a manufacturing supervisory role.
  • ✓Experience in food manufacturing desired.
  • ✓Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality control principles, and safety regulations.
  • ✓Proficient with software packages such as JD Edwards, Excel, Word, Microsoft Teams, Email, Internet, and Power Point.

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.

Show full description ↓

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.

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

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