Food Factory Production Supervisor
Listed on 2026-02-16
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Manufacturing / Production
Production Manager
$21 - $29 DOE, plus Overtime opportunities
12-hour shifts Mon. to Thurs. + some Fridays
Do you enjoy leading people and overseeing operations?
Elmer Chocolate is seeking a highly motivated and organized Production Supervisor to monitor the computerized, machinery & robotics production of moulded chocolates and various seasonal candy. The Production Supervisor is responsible for leading a production unit (a team of ≈18 people) consisting of diverse machine operators and candy associates. Responsibilities include people management, food production, safety, quality, and mathematical & efficiency reporting.
Since 1855, Elmer Chocolate has been a leading candy and snack manufacturer in the Gulf South. Widely known for Easter Heavenly Hash® and Gold Brick®, today the family-owned business is recognized as the second largest heart box chocolates manufacturer in the USA.
Basic Responsibilities:- Leads a team of 10+ operators and 6+ candy associates.
- Staffing, training and development.
- Monitors the production of moulded chocolates and various seasonal candy including machine/line efficiency.
- Communicates production plans and needs.
- Interprets and enforces safety policy, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMPs) and company policies.
- Maintains and improves quality programs.
- Production reporting including regulating/monitoring of material flow and material usage.
- Ensures job orders are completed.
- Manages time and attendance.
- Handles employee relations under the guidance of Human Resources.
- Employee Performance Management.
- High School Diploma or GED
- 18 years old+.
- 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment; food is a plus.
- Leadership skills, positive attitude and common sense.
- Excellent communication skills and relationship building skills in person and writing.
- Experience with industrial production lines including industrial control systems (HMI).
- Intermediate computer skills Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Mathematical aptitude.
- Problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Initiative and ownership.
- Dependability and reliability on site.
- Team player.
- Available to work overtime and weekends.
- Pass drug test(s) and background check(s)
- Reliable transportation
- Competitive wage
- Medical Benefits
- Paid vacation
- 401K
- Climate controlled environment
- Full time, 40+ hour/week schedules
- Opportunities for advancement
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