Shift Lead, Manufacturing - Midnights 

• Innovation-We consistently generate new ideas, thinking outside the box while remaining strategically focused. We always think in terms of possibilities, not limitations. 

• Collaboration-We rely on open and honest communication to develop productive working relationships within and across our business units and functions. The mutual respect we have for our colleagues enables us to challenge each other, leading to an even more cohesive team. 

• Focus-We maintain a laser-like focus on our consumers. We will grow by leveraging consumer insights on all of our brands and will continue to be industry leaders. 

• Entrepreneurialism-We pride ourselves on fostering this spirit where risk-taking and action is encouraged. We are extremely competitive externally, but not internally. 

Essential Functions: 

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), company policies, safety policies and practices, quality standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).  

• Responsible at all times for ensuring that tasks are performed according to food safety, quality, and regulatory guidelines.    

• Assist Manufacturing Supervisor in coordinating workers engaged in cooking, forming, coating, and packing candy.   

• Prepare operational schedules and coordinating activities to ensure deadlines are met and quality of products meets specifications.   

• Ensure machines and equipment are inspected to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization.   

• Develop or revise standard operational and working practices and observe workers to ensure compliance with standards.   

• Ensure all tasks are performed according to safety procedures and regulations.   

• Compile, store, and retrieve manufacturing and production data using computers.   

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

What you’ll need: 

• High school diploma, GED plus one (1) year experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified and/or equivalent combination of experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job.  

• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.   

• Strong and effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.  

• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals.   

• Knowledge of production procedures and documentation requirements. 

• Ability to oversee and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.   

• Ability to make evaluative judgments.   

• Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals.   

• Employee development and performance management skills.   

• Ability to analyze.   

• Ability to investigate and analyze information, draw conclusions, and solve problems.   

• Ability to work against and meet deadlines.  

• Ability to maintain punctuality and predictable attendance. 

• Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment and clean room attire; perform moderate physical activity which requires standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day and up to twelve (12) hours per shift and lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds; and perform work onsite in a light industrial environment, including some exposure to non-toxic dust.