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Food Factory Production Supervisor NIGHT SHIFT
Food Factory Production Supervisor NIGHT SHIFTElmer Chocolate • Ponchatoula, LA, USA
Food Factory Production Supervisor NIGHT SHIFT

Food Factory Production Supervisor NIGHT SHIFT

Elmer Chocolate • Ponchatoula, LA, USA
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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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