Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift
We’re excited to invite you to apply for the Production Supervisor position at Just Born, Inc. As a family-owned business and the 11th largest candy manufacturer in the U.S.*, we’ve been spreading joy since 1923 from our Pennsylvania headquarters. (*Circana)
Our iconic brands—MIKE AND IKE®, HOT TAMALES®, GOLDENBERG’S® PEANUT CHEWS®, and the world-famous PEEPS®—delight candy lovers everywhere.
If you’re ready to help us fulfill our mission of Bringing Sweetness to People’s Lives!, we can’t wait to hear from you!
Position Summary:
We are seeking a Production Supervisor on 2nd shift to lead a team of associates to drive operational efficiency, product quality, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
How You’ll Impact Results:
- Your leadership will ensure production goals are met safely and effectively, setting the standard for success
- Lead and motivate a team to achieve excellence in manufacturing operations, ensuring precision and passion
- Maintain high standards of safety, efficiency, and quality in the manufacturing environment
- Supervise and support a diverse team, fostering professional growth and teamwork
- Cultivate a proactive safety culture and implement strategies to prevent accidents
- Drive initiatives to meet and exceed objectives in safety, quality, efficiency, cost management, and waste reduction
- Take accountability for the development of associates, identifying training and advancement opportunities
- Lead problem-solving efforts, using root cause analysis to implement actionable solutions
- Promote a strong food safety culture, ensuring compliance with regulatory and company standards
- Embody and promote Just Born leadership behaviors, providing coaching, feedback, and support for self-development
- Uphold Just Born’s Purpose, Vision, and RESPECT Philosophy
- Manage budget responsibilities to maintain financial integrity.
- Additional duties & responsibilities as required. May require flexing to other shifts to cover vacations/absences.
Your Qualifications That Will Ensure Success:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred. Engineering, Supply Chain, or Operations Management degree focus is a plus.
- 2+ years of manufacturing leadership experience required
- Experience leading within a unionized environment is highly preferred
- Proven problem-solving and decision-making skills, with proven abilities to carry out a root cause analysis
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective team collaboration
- Excellent time management to meet production deadlines and ensure workflow efficiency
- Skilled in conflict resolution and fostering a positive, harmonious work environment
- Active listener, valuing team input and feedback
- Adaptable to changing conditions, making quick decisions and capable of adjusting strategies as needed
- Confident leader, providing clear direction and motivating teams to perform at their best
- Critical thinker with strong reasoning skills for evaluating solutions and taking action
Just Born is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity
Our Pledge to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:
At Just Born Quality Confections, we pledge to create a workplace where associates feel inspired to bring their whole selves to work.
We are committed to acting boldly with integrity, authenticity, and humility to listen, learn and grow. Part of this commitment includes creating an equitable environment for all associates and advocating for those whose voices are historically and chronically marginalized.
Our purpose is to bring sweetness to people’s lives and can only be fully realized by pledging to value all people, all races, all cultures, all religions, all love, all genders and all abilities, because Together We Are Better.