Food Factory Production Supervisor NIGHT SHIFT in Ponchatoula

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$21 - $29 DOE, plus Overtime opportunities

3:00pm - 3:00am M-Th. + 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 11+ operators and 7+ 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.

Required Qualifications:

• 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

What Elmer Chocolate Offers:

• Competitive wage
• Medical Benefits
• Paid vacation
• 401K
• Climate controlled environment
• Full time, 40+ hour/week schedules
• Opportunities for advancement

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