Chocolate Production Supervisor – Lead 30+ in GMP

Russell Stover Chocolates; Iola (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety‑driven culture

Job summary

Russell Stover Chocolates in Kansas is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a 30+ person team in our chocolate production facility. You will ensure safety, quality, and productivity while meeting cost targets.

You’ll supervise daily activities, review schedules, train staff, and enforce GMP and FSQA standards. Strong leadership and hands-on problem solving are essential to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of supervisory experience.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to speak, read, and write English fluently, with or without an accommodation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Power Point.
• Ability to perform basic math functions.
• A team player with good organizational & analytical skills.
• Must be results-driven with good interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership, organizational and mechanical skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring assigned work area is achieving production goals.
• Reviewing schedules, reports, plans and objectives.
• Training, counseling and developing employees to perform numerous duties in the manufacturing process.
• Providing clear instructions to direct reports and communicating performance to goals/objectives.
• Ensuring work is being completed in a manner that meets or exceeds quality, sanitation and safety standards.
• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure product quality and maintain compliance with food safety standards.
• Complete and follow FSQA training and programs to comply with regulatory requirements, ensure consumer safety, and support the plant’s food safety and quality objectives.
• Promptly report and take 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 contributes to the continuous improvement of the company’s Food Safety Culture through engagement and actions aligned with your role.
• Fostering a positive and respectful work environment.
• Managing PTO and time off requests of department.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Teamwork

Analytical skills

Math basics

Mechanical skills

Written English

Education

HS Diploma or GED

College Degree

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Russell Stover Chocolates in Kansas is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead a 30+ person team in our chocolate production facility. You will ensure safety, quality, and productivity while meeting cost targets.

You’ll supervise daily activities, review schedules, train staff, and enforce GMP and FSQA standards. Strong leadership and hands-on problem solving are essential to succeed in this role.