What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Supervisor position at Russell Stover?
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!
We are seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee and support employees in the production of our quality-crafted chocolates, ensuring the seamless transition from raw materials to finished goods. This role is integral to maintaining high standards and efficient operations in our production processes.
- Create daily box plant schedules based on the Master Production Schedule (MPS).
- Attend scheduled meetings, including PCS, Personnel, and Scheduling.
- Direct and guide Coordinators and Leads.
- Collaborate with the Purchasing department to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Promote adherence to safety protocols and foster a positive, harassment-free work environment.
- Update and manage box plant OPLs and SWIs as needed.
- Serve as the primary point of contact between the Box Plant and other departments.
- Communicate personnel shortages to the Assistant Plant Managers as applicable.
- Uphold Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and ensure compliance with standards.
- Perform Workday payroll data entry and manage daily attendance records.
- Lead 5S projects and maintain organization within the Box Plant.
- Review downtime reports and shift documentation for accuracy, and take corrective action when necessary.
- Train, monitor, and support employees to enhance performance.
- Identify and resolve the root causes of production issues within the Box Plant.
- Inspect product quality across production lines.
- Operate SAP or other computer-based software modules to streamline processes.
Schedule: Monday-Thurday 5:15AM – 3:45PM.
TO BE CONSIDERED AN APPLICANT FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST SHOW HOW YOU MEET THE BASIC QUALIFICATIONS AS OUTLINED IN THE REQUIREMENTS
Basic Qualifications
- HS Diploma or GED
- At least 1 year of supervisory experience
- Ability to read and write in English
Preferred Qualifications
- College Degree
- 2-3 years supervisory experience in a food manufacturing environment
- A team player with good organizational & analytical skills
- Must be results-driven with good interpersonal skills
- Strong leadership, organizational and mechanical skills
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish is a plus.
Experience the Excitement at Russell Stover Plants!
- Safety First: Your well-being is our top priority, and we’ve got you covered with protective gear. On day one, you’ll dive into Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) training, and we’ll keep you on your toes with daily safety tips to ensure you’re always in the know!
- Surroundings: Get ready to work alongside cutting-edge equipment like automated packing machines, forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and those irresistible chocolate candy banks/steels – it’s a dynamic environment where every day brings something new!
- Active & Engaging Work: Whether you’re on your feet for extended periods, moving around, climbing ladders, or lifting up to 50 lbs, there’s never a dull moment. This is a place where you’ll stay on the move!
- Comfortable Climate: In most roles, you will be comfortable year-round with our climate-controlled environment.
- Appealing Smells: The air is filled with sweet aromas of chocolate, and by the time your shift ends, you might just leave smelling like chocolate!
- Dress to Impress (Food Safety Style): A simple yet important dress code ensures safety and hygiene, following Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to keep everything running smoothly.
- Allergens: You will be exposed to a variety of ingredients that may be considered food allergens like nuts, milk, and more.
At Russell Stover Chocolates, we don’t just accept difference — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Russell Stover Chocolates is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace.
We provide equal employment opportunities to all people without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, military service, veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.
Employment by Russell Stover Chocolates is contingent upon I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification, and satisfactory reference and background checks.
Make Happy. Work Happy.
