2nd Shift Production Supervisor - Candy Manufacturing

Just Born, Inc.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company contributions

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Just Born, Inc. in Bethlehem, PA, is seeking a Production Supervisor (Off Shift) to lead a team and drive efficiency, quality, and safety within a 24/7 operation. The role is on site and requires a Bachelor’s degree plus manufacturing leadership experience.

Ideal candidates bring unionized-workplace insight, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and a proven ability to manage shifts and budgets while promoting a safety-first culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain or Operations Management required.
• Minimum 2+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience in a unionized environment is highly preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team to achieve excellence in manufacturing operations, ensuring precision and passion
• Your leadership will ensure production goals are met safely and effectively, setting the standard for success
• Maintain high standards of safety, efficiency, and quality in the manufacturing environment
• Supervise and support a diverse team, fostering professional growth and teamwork
• Cultivate a proactive safety culture and implement strategies to prevent accidents
• Drive initiatives to meet and exceed objectives in safety, quality, efficiency, cost management, and waste reduction
• Take accountability for the development of associates, identifying training and advancement opportunities
• Lead problem-solving efforts, using root cause analysis to implement actionable solutions
• Promote a strong food safety culture, ensuring compliance with regulatory and company standards
• Embody and promote Just Born leadership behaviors, providing coaching, feedback, and support for self-development
• Uphold Just Born’s Purpose, Vision, and RESPECT Philosophy
• Manage budget responsibilities to maintain financial integrity.
• Additional duties & responsibilities as required. May require flexing to other shifts to cover vacations/absences.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Unionized environment

Root cause analysis

IWS/TPM/Six Sigma

Communication

Time management

Conflict resolution

Adaptability

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Operations Management

Tools

IWS (Integrated Work System)

TPM (Total Productive Maintenance)

Six Sigma/Lean methodologies

Job description

Just Born, Inc. in Bethlehem, PA, is seeking a Production Supervisor (Off Shift) to lead a team and drive efficiency, quality, and safety within a 24/7 operation. The role is on site and requires a Bachelor’s degree plus manufacturing leadership experience.

Ideal candidates bring unionized-workplace insight, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and a proven ability to manage shifts and budgets while promoting a safety-first culture.