Chocolate Production Lead — Lead Quality & Efficiency

Russell Stover Chocolates, LLC; Iola (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Stover Chocolates in Iola, KS is seeking a Production Lead to champion the Russell Stover brand by supervising production lines from start to finish and ensuring “Only the Finest” quality. You’ll train and guide teams, enforce GMP, and maintain accurate SAP records.

You’ll drive safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement in a climate-controlled facility, with a culture of collaboration and accountability across shifts.

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 established by Russell Stover Candies and recognize deviations from those specifications.
• Ability to routinely and frequently stand, stoop, bend, climb and lift to meet cleaning requirements.
• Ability to perform basic math functions.
• Strong analytical abilities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and objectives.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to speak, read, and write English fluently, with or without an accommodation.

Responsibilities

• Directing, monitoring, assisting and training employees assigned to a specific area, line or team per Supervisor’s instructions.
• Communicating with and delegating tasks to team members.
• Operating machinery, equipment and tools in a safe and proficient manner according to standards, guidelines and instructions.
• Maintaining records, delivering, inspecting and performing all activities required of other members of the area, line or team.
• Performing clean-up activities as assigned
• Adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure product quality and maintain compliance with food safety standards.
• Completing and following FSQA training and programs to comply with regulatory requirements, ensure consumer safety, and support the plant’s food safety and quality objectives.
• Promptly reporting and taking appropriate action on any observed or potential food safety hazards, process deviations, or non-conformities by notifying the designated plant supervisor, in accordance with your role and responsibilities.
• Actively contributing to the continuous improvement of the company’s Food Safety Culture through engagement and actions aligned with your role.

Skills

Reading rules & tools

Basic math skills

Strong communication (English)

Leadership potential

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Russell Stover Chocolates in Iola, KS is seeking a Production Lead to champion the Russell Stover brand by supervising production lines from start to finish and ensuring “Only the Finest” quality. You’ll train and guide teams, enforce GMP, and maintain accurate SAP records.

You’ll drive safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement in a climate-controlled facility, with a culture of collaboration and accountability across shifts.