3rd Shift Shift Manager | Production | Manufacturing

CandyCo LLC • American Fork, UT

67d

About The Position

The Production Shift Manager is responsible for all production functions, including Kitchen, Make-Up, and Packaging. The manager directs and monitors the daily activities of Supervisors, Leads, and production employees, ensuring scheduled orders are produced according to plan and specifications, in compliance with GMP requirements and Food Safety Policies. The role works with other departments to execute planned programs and supports the company's safety culture.

Requirements

• At least 5–7 years of experience in a supervisor or lead position directing production activities.
• Trustworthiness, honesty, and a high degree of integrity.
• An excellent safety record and commitment to championing a safety culture.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong PC skills, including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as math skills.
• Self-motivation and the ability to perform duties with minimal supervision and in a timely manner.
• Dependability, maturity, initiative, a positive demeanor, strong listening skills, and good judgment, as reflected in past job performance.
• Ability to work any or all shifts as directed and overtime as necessary, including holidays and weekends.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods and work on one's feet for 8 or more hours.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds unassisted, reach, kneel, crawl, and twist; also ability to stand, sit at a desk, and walk around the facility.
• Ability to see, hear, and communicate professionally with associates and others.
• Wear required PPE properly when working with equipment or chemicals requiring personal protection.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual skills in English and Spanish.
• Skills and abilities in SAP, ROSS, PLEX, or another ERP environment; otherwise, ability to learn.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct the daily activities of Production Supervisors, Leads, and their employees.
• Supervise production of scheduled orders efficiently and in compliance with GMP requirements.
• Work closely with QA, Warehouse, Logistics, and other teams to execute planned programs.
• Train and supervise Production staff.
• Follow policies and procedures relating to FIFO, holds, and material expiry.
• Maintain and improve production cost controls, headcounts, and production line efficiencies.
• Model and support the CandyCo Safety Culture and strive for full compliance with safety policies.
• Adhere to safety programs and procedures.

What This Job Offers

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