Forming 1st Production Lead

Russell Stover • Corsicana, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Production Lead plays a direct role in the chocolate production process, ensuring products meet Russell Stover’s quality standards. The role supports and trains team members, promotes a culture of safety, efficiency, and excellence, and helps the department meet production goals. It also involves using the SAP management system to maintain accurate records and support smooth production operations.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to read and understand rules, tape measures, scales, and thermometers.
• Ability to read and understand product specifications and recognize deviations from them.
• Ability to routinely and frequently stand, stoop, bend, climb, and lift to meet cleaning requirements.
• Ability to perform basic math functions.
• Strong analytical abilities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and objectives.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to speak, read, and write English fluently, with or without an accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Five years of increasing leadership experience in a food manufacturing setting.
• Working knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Direct, monitor, assist, and train employees assigned to a specific area, line, or team, following the Supervisor’s instructions.
• Communicate with team members and delegate tasks.
• Operate machinery, equipment, and tools safely and proficiently according to standards, guidelines, and instructions.
• Maintain records and perform the delivery, inspection, and other activities required of area, line, or team members.
• Perform assigned cleanup activities.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure product quality and comply with food safety standards.
• Complete and follow FSQA training and programs to comply with regulatory requirements, protect consumers, and support plant food safety and quality objectives.
• Promptly report and take appropriate action on observed or potential food safety hazards, process deviations, or non-conformities by notifying the designated plant supervisor.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the company’s Food Safety Culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed