Production Lead - 1st Shift

Russell Stover • Abilene, KS

301d

About The Position

At Russell Stover, not only do we love chocolate, but we love our jobs! Every day we go to work exhibiting our values of excellence, innovation, entrepreneurship, responsibility, and collaboration. Working at Russell Stover you'll be part of the leading manufacturer of boxed, seasonal, and sugar-free chocolates. For over 100 years, Russell Stover Chocolates, Whitman's, and Pangburn's have been crafted with the finest ingredients to bring happiness to generations. Today, we produce over 55 million pounds of chocolate annually, and our legacy brands can be found in 13 company-owned stores and over 9,000 wholesale accounts. Join our team and let's continue making chocolate lovers happy! As the Production Lead, you will champion the iconic Russell Stover brand by having a direct role in the chocolate production process from beginning to end. You will be responsible for ensuring each piece of candy that comes out of our facility is 'Only the Finest' quality that our customers have grown to expect.

Requirements

• 1 year experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Lead or supervisor experience a plus.
• 18 years of age.
• Ability to follow formula cards.

Nice To Haves

• 5 years of increasing supervisory experience in a food manufacturing setting.
• Working knowledge of SAP & Microsoft Office Products.
• Strong analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and objectives.
• A thorough understanding of management responsibilities with a positive and energetic leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Direct, control, monitor, assist and train employees assigned to a specific area, line or team per Supervisor's instructions.
• Communicate with and delegate tasks to team members.
• Operate machinery, equipment and tools in a safe and proficient manner according to standards, guidelines and instructions.
• Maintain records, deliver, inspect and perform all activities required of other members of the area, line or team.
• Read and understand rules, tapes, scales and thermometers.
• Read and understand product specifications established by Russell Stover Candies and recognize deviations from those specifications.
• Perform clean-up activities as assigned.
• Set up and manage production line and off line projects.
• Modify shift schedule as needed.
• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) guidelines to ensure product quality and uphold food safety standards.
• Identify and address potential food safety hazards, process deviations, or non-conformities, while maintaining proactive communication with supervisors.
• Document food safety and quality procedures, maintaining detailed records of monitoring, verification, and corrective actions.

Benefits

• Protective gear provided for safety.
• In-depth Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) training on the first day.
• Climate-controlled environment.
• Relaxed dress code with safety guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods