Production Manager

Nassau Candy•Hicksville, NY

1d•$75,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Manager is responsible for leading day-to-day plant production operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and continuous improvement objectives. This role partners closely with plant leadership to drive key performance indicators (KPIs), enforce Lean/6S standards, resolve production and scheduling challenges, and develop supervisory talent to sustain high levels of operational performance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
5+ years of experience in food manufacturing or confectionery production with supervisory responsibility.
Demonstrated experience driving continuous improvement and Lean/6S initiatives.
Strong leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
Experience managing large teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Strong attention to detail and basic math proficiency.
Ability to work extended periods on the production floor and flexible scheduling.

Nice To Haves

degree or technical training preferred
Bilingual Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee daily production operations to ensure output, quality, cost, and schedule targets are consistently met.
Monitor production KPIs and operational metrics; identify issues in real time and implement corrective actions.
Resolve operating, staffing, scheduling, and production challenges to meet changing business demands.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean/6S practices, process optimization, and waste reduction.
Partner cross-functionally with Planning, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, and Warehouse teams.
Maintain accurate production, labor, attendance, and KPI reporting; review and approve timekeeping.
Supervise, coach, and develop production supervisors and frontline associates in accordance with company policy and law.
Ensure compliance with GMPs, food safety programs, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
Foster a positive, respectful, and accountable work environment with a strong focus on safety.