Production Foreman

The Production Foreman is based at Fairlawn, N.J. plant and reports directly to the Production Manager. This position will focus on providing leadership to the hourly production staff to achieve daily production goals. The Production Foreman will maintain high levels of performance and quality in the food manufacturing facility. Responsible for safety, quality, productivity, cost control and people development. Company reserves the right to alter shifts based upon seniority and business needs.

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

NJ Fair Lawn

Job Type:

Production Group

Job Posting Title:

Production Foreman

Job Description:

Schedule: 5 days a week with required overtime based on production needs. Schedule to be determined at time of hire.  Position is available on 3rd shift. (11:00 PM - 7:30 AM)

Work Location: 20-01 Broadway, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410

Benefits: Based on Union Contract Provisions

Salary, based on experience and other qualifications: $22.00 - $24.00 Per Hour

Shift Differential: 3rd = $0.75

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time. 

Safe Equipment Operation & Maintenance:   

• Perform and oversee equipment operations and maintenance activities, including forklift driving, die changes, troubleshooting, repairs, and preventive upkeep for manufacturing systems, and processing systems.  

• Complete equipment changeovers and address operational issues quickly.  

• Use your technical skills in SAP, IQS, MII, and Weaver to keep Processing flowing. 

• Monitor equipment performance and ensure efficient, safe, and continuous operation across all systems. 

• Perform routine operation checks. 

• Perform daily inspections, preventive maintenance, and equipment changeovers.   

• Ensure proper sanitation after changeovers.  

• Execute advanced troubleshooting, pre-inspection checks, and complex changeovers.   

• Monitor and optimize line performance.  

• Oversee assigned production lines, ensuring equipment is set up correctly, staffing is adequate, and materials are organized.   

• Collaborate with Maintenance to ensure equipment functionality.  

• Oversee daily production processes and troubleshoot operational issues.  

• Optimize workflows to ensure efficiency and minimize downtime.  

Product Handling, Quality Control & Inventory Management: 

• Inspect products for correct labeling, alignment, and Processing.  

• Perform manual packing and palletizing. 

• Follow FIFO inventory methods, manage materials, and record shipments in SAP. 

• Conduct quality checks on products and Processing.  

• Verify weight control, material accuracy, and product quality at multiple checkpoints.   

• Minimize downtime and defects by leading the team in Centerlining and monitoring line performance to spot issues early.  

• Make real-time adjustments to prevent defects. 

• Enforce quality checks on all line outputs, ensure compliance with GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards, and maintenance of accurate documentation.  

• Ensure adherence to GMP, HACCP, and safety regulations in all production activities.  

• Monitor product flow and quality, resolving issues promptly to meet standards.  

• Reconcile inventory discrepancies through SAP and physical verification. 

​Food Safety & Sanitation Compliance: 

• Follow GMP, HACCP, SQF, FSMA, and company food safety policies.  

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation. 

• Maintain compliance documentation and complete sanita