Chocolate Molding Production Lead: Quality & Safety

Russell Stover Chocolates; Iola (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Stover Chocolates in Kansas is seeking a Production Lead to oversee the chocolate production process from start to finish, ensuring each piece meets our 'Only the Finest' quality standard. You will inspire, train, and supervise team members, maintain safety, efficiency, and quality across shifts, and use SAP to keep accurate production records.

The role emphasizes GMP compliance, FSQA training, and food safety responsibilities, with opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to read and understand rules, tape measures, scales and thermometers.
• Ability to read and understand product specifications and recognize deviations.
• Ability to routinely stand, stoop, bend, climb and lift to meet cleaning requirements.
• Ability to perform basic math functions.
• Strong analytical abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to speak, read, and write English fluently.

Responsibilities

• Direct and train employees in a specific area to meet production goals.
• Communicate tasks and delegate to team members.
• Operate machinery safely and proficiently according to standards.
• Maintain records and ensure quality and GMP compliance.
• Support FSQA training and food safety objectives.

Skills

Strong analytical abilities

Excellent communication skills

Team leadership

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Russell Stover Chocolates in Kansas is seeking a Production Lead to oversee the chocolate production process from start to finish, ensuring each piece meets our 'Only the Finest' quality standard. You will inspire, train, and supervise team members, maintain safety, efficiency, and quality across shifts, and use SAP to keep accurate production records.

The role emphasizes GMP compliance, FSQA training, and food safety responsibilities, with opportunities to contribute to continuous improvement