Production Manager - Food Manufacturing

Nassau Candy; Hicksville (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

PTO & Reviews

401(k) Match

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Nassau Candy is seeking a Production Manager in Hicksville, NY to lead daily plant operations ensuring safety, quality, on-time delivery, and cost control. The role emphasizes Lean/6S improvements, KPI discipline, and talent development of supervisors and frontline staff.

You will partner with Planning, QA, Maintenance, and Warehouse to sustain high performance. Top candidates will bring 5+ years in food manufacturing with leadership experience, strong communication, and a detail-oriented

Qualifications

• 5+ years in food manufacturing with supervisory responsibility.
• Experience driving Lean/6S initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership and effective communication skills.
• Ability to manage large teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and basic math proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day production operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Monitor KPIs, identify issues in real time, and implement corrective actions.
• Resolve staffing, scheduling, and production challenges to meet demand.
• Drive Lean/6S initiatives and process optimization for waste reduction.
• Partner with Planning, QA, Maintenance, and Warehouse to sustain performance.
• Maintain accurate production and labor reporting; approve timekeeping.
• Coach and develop supervisors and frontline associates per policy and law.
• Ensure GMPs, food safety, and regulatory compliance are met.

Skills

Lean/6S

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $95,000.00 Annually

Production Manager - Food Manufacturing Location: On-site, Hicksville, NY

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 / Six Sigma 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.

You have:

• 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!

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and thriving Long Island based company!

Nassau Candy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.