Production Supervisor I

Job Description Job Description 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. Duties and responsibilities Manage and direct the daily activities of Production work area Leads and their employees Prioritize 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 CandyCo Safety Culture and strive for 100% Safety policy compliance Qualifications 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 Working conditions Must be able to work any and all shifts as directed. Must be able to work overtime as necessary, including holidays and weekends. Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time. Must be an avid Safety Champion and adhere to all safety programs and procedures. Physical requirements Must wear non-slip, safety-resistant work shoes. Participation in mandatory pre-shift stretches and exercises. Proper use of required PPE, including hairnets, beard nets (if needed), and safety gloves. Must wear all required PPE when working with equipment or chemicals that require personal protection. Physical ability to: stand, sit at a desk, walk around the facility, lift/carry up to 50 lbs unassisted, reach, kneel, crawl, and twist. Must possess the ability to see, hear, and communicate with associates and others using professional etiquette. Direct Reports This position has no direct reports, but has indirect reports of Leads and Operators, both permanent and temporary employees. CandyCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable law. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.