Popcorn Production Supervisor

About Us

Grandpa Joe's Candy Shop was born in Pittsburgh, PA, in 2012. We've grown from a single store to 23 locations (and counting!) across Pennsylvania, Ohio, Florida, West Virginia, Minnesota, and Texas. We also offer national distribution of candy, soda, and gourmet popcorn to over 15,000 independent retailers nationwide.

About the Role

As our Gourmet Popcorn Production Supervisor, you'll play a key role in producing one of Grandpa Joe's fastest-growing product lines. You'll oversee popcorn production from start to finish, ensuring every batch meets our standards for quality, consistency, and freshness.

• Schedule production, maintain equipment, monitor inventory, and order popcorn kernels, oils, seasonings, coatings, packaging, and other production supplies.
• Personally produce our signature gourmet popcorn by popping, coating, seasoning, packaging, and preparing each batch for distribution to our retail stores and wholesale customers.
• During non-production times, assist the retail team by helping customers, stocking merchandise, merchandising displays, and creating the fun, memorable shopping experience Grandpa Joe's is known for.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity for Growth: As we continue to grow, there are opportunities for advancement and professional development.
• Make Your Mark: Your work directly contributes to our success, with opportunities to innovate and collaborate.
• Be Part of a Thriving Team: Join a supportive, collaborative, and passionate team that loves creating great products and delivering unforgettable customer experiences.
• Community Involvement: Be part of each unique neighborhood we're located in, participating in community events and getting to know our neighbors.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Flexible scheduling
• Opportunities for bonuses and incentives
• Earned PTO and Sick Time
• Generous team member discounts
• Training and support to succeed in your role
• Fun and fulfilling work environment

Requirements

• Previous food production, commercial kitchen, manufacturing, or supervisory experience is preferred.
• Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to set production schedules, monitor inventory, and order supplies.
• Hands-on experience operating production equipment, performing routine cleaning and preventative maintenance, and maintaining a safe, food-safe work area.
• Strong focus on quality and consistency.
• Works well with others in a friendly, fun, and easy-going manner.
• Flexible and willing to transition between production and retail responsibilities as needed.
• Self-motivated with great energy, balancing established procedures with continuous improvement.