Production Manager

Nassau Candy, Inc.; Hicksville (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance

Paid Vacation and PTO

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Nassau Candy, Inc. is seeking a Production Manager to oversee daily plant operations in Hicksville, NY. This role ensures production quality and cost targets, while leading continuous improvement initiatives and supervising staff.

The ideal candidate has over 5 years of food manufacturing experience and strong leadership skills. Benefits include medical insurance, 401(k) match, and competitive salary.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in food manufacturing or confectionery production.
• Experience with supervisory responsibility.
• Demonstrated experience in continuous improvement and Lean/6S.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production operations for quality and cost targets.
• Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions.
• Supervise and develop production staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Attention to detail

Basic math proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Degree or technical training

Job description

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $85,000.00 Annually

Company Overview

Nassau Candy is a leading manufacturer and distributor of specialty confections, fine foods, and promotional products with a national footprint. As a family-owned business, we combine entrepreneurial agility with operational excellence—delivering high-quality products while investing in our people, processes, and facilities.

Position Summary

The Production Manager is responsible for leading day-to-day plant production operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and continuous improvement objectives. This role partners closely with plant leadership to drive key performance indicators (KPIs), enforce Lean/6S standards, resolve production and scheduling challenges, and develop supervisory talent to sustain high levels of operational performance.

Essential Functions

• Lead and oversee daily production operations to ensure output, quality, cost, and schedule targets are consistently met.
• Monitor production KPIs and operational metrics; identify issues in real time and implement corrective actions.
• Resolve operating, staffing, scheduling, and production challenges to meet changing business demands.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean/6S practices, process optimization, and waste reduction.
• Partner cross-functionally with Planning, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, and Warehouse teams.
• Maintain accurate production, labor, attendance, and KPI reporting; review and approve timekeeping.
• Supervise, coach, and develop production supervisors and frontline associates in accordance with company policy and law.
• Ensure compliance with GMPs, food safety programs, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and accountable work environment with a strong focus on safety.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; degree or technical training preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in food manufacturing or confectionery production with supervisory responsibility.
• Demonstrated experience driving continuous improvement and Lean/6S initiatives.
• Strong leadership, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Experience managing large teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and basic math proficiency.
• Ability to work extended periods on the production floor and flexible scheduling.

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental, Vision, AFLAC, and Pet Insurance
• Paid Vacation, PTO, Annual Reviews, and Competitive Salary
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Discounts and more

Nassau Candy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.