About the Role
CJ Schwan’s is hiring a First Shift Production Supervisor for their frozen pizza food manufacturing facility in Westfield, NY. This role is responsible for ensuring a safe working environment and leading the production and packaging of various multi-serve and single-serve pizzas and pizza sandwiches.
Responsibilities
- Directs production, packaging, and bakery on production lines to ensure company and USDA requirements are met.
- 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.
- Adjusts 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.
Requirements
- High School diploma required.
- 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.
- 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.
- Knowledge of USDA, FDA, and BRC regulations preferred.
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- SAP
- Robotics
- Supervision
- Communication
- Reasoning
- USDA regulations
- FDA regulations
- BRC regulations
Location
- Westfield, NY
Work Type
- First Shift
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Minimum of 4 years related work experience
- Minimum of 2 years in supervision
Education Level
- High School diploma
- Bachelor's degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $58,500 to $97,500 annually
- Eligibility for a 10% annual incentive bonus
Benefits
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Time off programs
- Retirement and financial offerings
About the Company
- At CJ Schwan’s, we don’t just make food — we help create moments that matter.
- Our portfolio includes iconic pizzas, global flavors and timeless desserts from brands like Red Baron®, bibigo®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Freschetta®, Pagoda®, Edwards® and Mrs. Smith’s®.
- Enjoyed in homes, schools, restaurants and just about everywhere people shop and eat, our products reflect a commitment to quality, innovation and the power of food to bring people together.
Equal Opportunity
- CJ Schwan’s and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers.
- All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, or any other protected characteristic.
- We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs.
