What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor position at Josh's Frogs?
Josh’s Frogs is a fast-growing online pet store and industry leader that prides itself on selling only happy, healthy, captive-bred amphibians, reptiles, invertebrates, and aquatics. We respect and protect our people and animals, value integrity, and commit to constant improvement. We promote from within and offer ample opportunities for growth and advancement.
We are currently seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual for the full-time Production Supervisor position in our Production Department. As a Production Supervisor, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of our two production teams in the warehouse. Your primary responsibilities will include identifying and implementing efficiencies to minimize overall cost per unit while managing and guiding the teams to achieve optimal productivity and quality.
We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about improving operational efficiency, leading teams, and driving continuous improvement. At Josh’s Frogs, we value innovation, teamwork, and a commitment to excellence, and we are excited to welcome someone who shares these values to help us maintain high standards and deliver exceptional results.
- Full-time, 40 hours per week
Training Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Regular Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm-
$18.00/hour Starting Wages
Benefits include:
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Health, dental, and vision insurance (Josh’s Frogs contributes 80% for single and family coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield)
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Paid time off (Holiday, Sick, and Vacation, with Sick pay and 24 Holiday hours added upon hire)
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Short-term and long-term disability
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$50,000 in life insurance
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Fully vested 401(k) (100% company matching up to 3%, then 50% match up to 6%), with additional options for Roth
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Free membership to Calm Premium (including up to 5 dependents)
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Generous employee discount on the Josh’s Frogs website
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Free breakfast, snacks, and coffee provided at work
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Travel opportunities for expos/shows (in some positions)
Day-to-day tasks include:
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Create and adjust daily/weekly coverage schedules, addressing out-of-stock issues, build-to quantities, and job assignments.
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Assemble, repackage, mix, and stock alongside your teams.
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Ensure team productivity by providing frequent feedback and training to meet target speeds.
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Train your team and others on best practices for assigned tasks.
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Perform or oversee quality checks on produced items and stock, ensuring timely audits due to the short shelf life of insects.
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Collaborate with warehouse leaders to plan for the upcoming weeks and forecast labor needs.
For this position, you MUST possess:
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Leadership experience (preferably in a warehouse setting)
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Strong communication skills, with the ability to give and receive feedback
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A high level of integrity and professionalism
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Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
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A fast learner and team player who adapts well to change
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Ensuring compliance with PPE protocols and holding employees accountable to these standards.
Special consideration is given to those with:
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Warehouse Leadership experience
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Basic Computer knowledge
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Production Experience
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Food Experience
Examples of how an employee could exhibit our core values in this position:
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Integrity - Sharing with others proactively when goals won’t be met
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One Team - Thinking creatively, maximizing strengths of others to accomplish goals.
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Constantly Growing - Always looking for ways to shave seconds off processes
Herpetoculture is booming, and we're the proof! Josh's Frogs was one of the INC 5000's fastest-growing businesses in 2022, and we're proud of it. What's more impressive is that this is Josh's Frogs' FIFTH year in a row on the INC 5000 List! Only 5% of businesses have made the list five years consecutively. One of our core values isn’t “constantly growing” for nothing; the proof is in the pond. Come join the team and expand alongside one of America’s top-growing companies!
**Due to the high volume of applicants, our recruiters are unable to contact every candidate. If our team is interested in pursuing your candidacy, we will be in contact via phone or email. If you'd like to reach out to us through really, you may send us a message. Please do not reach out to the Josh's Frogs customer service team with application inquiries.
It is the policy of Josh’s Frogs to provide equal employment opportunity in recruitment, selection, training, compensation, promotion, job transfer, and assignments. These opportunities and other conditions of employment are extended to qualified applicants and employees regardless of an individual’s race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, and/or other protected categories under applicable laws.
It is also the policy of Josh’s Frogs to make reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities, and to extend employment opportunities to such persons, as well as to special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam era, Recently Separated Veterans, Armed Forces Service Medal Veterans, and other protected veterans. The Vice President of Human Resources is the Equal Employment policy officer for the company.
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