Production Lead Operator

• Responsible for the operations of each shift including supporting efficient equipment operation, providing adequate personnel training, handling personnel issues, and maintaining adequate personnel placement.
• Organization of the day-to-day operations of shift including troubleshooting as needed.
• Ensure correct completion of all shift paperwork.
• Enforce company policies, safety standards, GMP standards and HACCP.
• Coach and support each team member and facilitate team meetings as needed, including employee and temporary employee work assessments.
• Cross train personnel to be able to work in Chocolate Production area.
• Other tasks as needed

• High School diploma or equivalency and a minimum of two years of appropriate supervisory experience in a food-manufacturing environment. Associate’s degree preferred.
• Proficient English language skills both written and oral
• Computer knowledge in Word, Excel; PowerPoint and SAP (helpful)
• Teamwork and Cooperation – have a genuine intention to work cooperatively with others and to be part of a team.
• Flexibility, Self-control, Self-confidence – ability to adapt to and work effectively with a variety of situations individual or groups.
• Organizational Commitment – ability and willingness to modify his/her behavior to suit the values, priorities and goals of the organization.
• Interpersonal understanding and Relationship building – ability to listen and understand others.
• Initiative – preference for taking action before being requested.
• Developing Others – genuine intent to foster the learning or development of one or several employees

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• 12 paid holidays, generous PTO, plus your birthday off
• Environment that welcomes workplace flexibility
• An atmosphere where diversity is embraced, and inclusivity is second nature. We call it #OneBC! Just ask our champions with the Americas Women’s Forum and the Racial Equality Forum!
• Ability to grow personally and professionally within an organization that values development and internal career growth
• Be part of our mission in making sustainability the norm through Forever Chocolate with priorities centered around prospering farmers, zero child labor, carbon and forest positive, and creating 100% sustainable ingredients in all of our products.