PAY DOE 12-hour shifts 3pm -3am every 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 ≈16 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.

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 wages Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits Paid vacation 401(k) Climate controlled environment Full time, 40+ hour/week schedules Opportunities for advancement