Production Supervisor - Enrobing

Nassau Candy•Hicksville, NY

59d•$67,400 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all daily operations within the enrobing department, ensuring production goals are met while maintaining compliance with company policies, GMPs, food safety standards, quality requirements, and customer specifications. This position supervises approximately 70 employees across two shifts and is responsible for workforce management, production scheduling, operational efficiency, employee development, and administrative functions within the department. The Production Supervisor will spend most of their time on the production floor.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Minimum 3–5 years of supervisory experience in food manufacturing, confectionery, or related production environments
Experience managing large teams in a fast-paced manufacturing setting
Strong leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills
Attention to detail
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Basic math skills and strong command of English (reading/ writing)
Ability to stand, walk, and supervise production operations for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate daily enrobing production activities to ensure production schedules are achieved.
Monitor production lines to maximize efficiency, minimize downtime, and meet productivity targets.
Ensure products are manufactured according to approved recipes, specifications, quality standards, and customer requirements.
Coordinate staffing and labor allocation based on production demands.
Work closely with Planning, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, and Warehouse departments to support operational goals.
Monitor equipment performance and communicate maintenance needs promptly.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve operational performance.
Ensure compliance with all company policies, GMPs, food safety programs, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
Investigate and address deviations, non-conformance, and product quality concerns in a timely manner.
Support internal and external audits and implement corrective actions as needed.
Supervise, coach, and develop a workforce of approximately 70 production employees.
Provide training, performance feedback, and ongoing development opportunities.
Conduct performance evaluations and address employee relations matters in accordance with company policies.
Promote a positive, respectful, and accountable work environment.
Ensure employees follow safety procedures and maintain a culture of workplace safety.
Maintain accurate production records, labor reports, attendance records, and departmental documentation.
Review and approve employee timekeeping and attendance records.
Assist with scheduling, staffing plans, and overtime management.
Prepare production reports and communicate departmental performance metrics to management.
Participate in interviews, onboarding, and workforce planning activities.