Production Supervisor- F&B Manufacturing, Day Shift, Chocolate

Job purpose

The Production Supervisor is responsible for production functions. This individual directs and monitors the daily activities of Leads and work area employees, while ensuring the safe production of all scheduled orders are done per specification, GMP compliant and, to our Food Safety Policy.

• Manage and direct the daily activities of Production work area Leads and their employees
• Priortize the safety of our employees and creates an environment that improves safety daily
• Efficiently supervise the production of scheduled orders efficiently and ensure GMP compliant
• Works closely with QA, Warehouse, Logistics, et all to execute all planned programs
• Train and supervise Production staff personnel
• Adheres to all policies and procedures relating to FIFO, HOLDS, and Expiry of materials
• Helps manage & set-up labor for current and next day operations schedule
• Maintain and improve Production cost-controls, headcounts, and Production line efficiencies
• Model and support the Candy Co Safety Culture and strive for 100% Safety policy compliance

• Must have an excellent Safety record and champion a safety culture
• Minimum of 2-years' experience in a lead position, directing Production activities
• Must have strong, positive leadership, communication, and organization skills
• Bilingual skills preferred (English, Spanish)
• Must have strong PC skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and math skills
• Must be self-motivated with a high degree of integrity and be able to perform job duties with
• Minimal supervision on a timely basis
• Past job performance must reflect dependability, maturity, initiative, positive personal demeanor and the ability to exercise good judgement
• SAP, ROSS, PLEX, or other ERP environment skill and abilities a plus, or must be able to learn

• Must be able to work any/all shifts as directed
• Must be able to work overtime as necessary, including Holidays and/or weekends
• Standing/walking for long period of time
• Must be an avid Safety Champion and adhere to all safety programs and procedures

• A non-slip resistant work shoe
• Must be able to work all shifts as directed.
• Pre-shift stretch and exercises to be performed
• Ability to work on their feet 8+ hours at a time
• Hair restraint, beard net (if needed), and Safety gloves as needed
• All required PPEs are worn properly when working with equipment or chemicals that require personal protection
• Position requires the ability to: stand, sit at a desk, walk around the facility, lifting and carrying up t0 50-LBS unassisted, reaching, kneeling, crawling, and twisting
• Also requires the ability to: see, hear, and communicate with associates as well as others by utilizing professional etiquette

• This position has no direct reports, but has indirect reports of Leads and Operators, both permanent and temporary employees.