Location:Abilene, KS >> 1st and 2nd Shift Supervisor 1st and 2nd Shift Supervisor Summary Title:1st and 2nd Shift Supervisor ID:6722aaDepartment:Manufacturing/ProductionClassification:RegularStatus:Full-TimeDescription Our tradition of handcrafting quality chocolates in small batches begins with our Supervisor. Using recipes that started in the kitchen of Mrs. Stover, our Candy Makers make everything from chocolate, caramels, creams and fruit and nut centers. All work is done with a focus on quality and safety. The key responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to:

Duties and Responsibilities: Listed in order, ranking the most essential duties first. Essential functions are primary job duties that are intrinsic to the position.

* Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in cooking, forming, coating, wrapping, and packing candy.

* Inspects candy to adhere to specified size, shape, solidification, tempering, gloss and weight.

* Must be able to operate all machinery in section in a safe manner.

* Must be able to read and understand formulas/recipes, measurements, and thermometers.

* Perform other duties as prescribed.

* Conforms to rules.

* May be assigned other duties by plant management as required.

Physical Requirements:

* Must have ability to routinely and frequently stand, stoop, bend, climb and lift to meet cleaning requirements.

* Must have good hand-eye coordination and possess motor skills enabling mobility and quick reflexes, as well as dexterity in ceiling height areas.

* Must have ability to routinely lift 50#s.

* Noisy environment.

* Body strain from repeated motion.

Employee Supervision Standards: Extent of supervision required.

Employee performs assigned task given specific instructions; progress is checked periodically.

Employee proceeds alone on routine tasks following standard instructions. Refers all questionable situations to immediate supervisor.

Employee may arrange own work, but carries out work under specified standards. Is presumed to know routine work details and performance standards of the job. Refers to supervision only when in serious doubt as to the procedure.

**Company Description**

Russell Stover Chocolates is a leader in the manufacturer of boxed chocolates. The companys three brands Russell Stover, Whitmans and Pangburns - are sold throughout the United States in company-owned retail stores and 70,000 wholesale accounts. After nearly 100 years in operation the company manufactures approximately 100 million pounds of chocolate candies each year in its proud tradition of being Made in America and Handcrafted in Small Batches.

In September 2014, Russell Stover Chocolates was acquired by Lindt and Sprungli, the world leader in premium chocolates. This was the largest acquisition in the history of Lindt and Sprungli which has operations in over 40 countries across the globe. Russell Stover Chocolates joins sister companies Lindt USA and Ghirardelli to form a powerful confectionery triad in North America.

Employment by Russell Stover Chocolates is contingent upon I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification, and satisfactory reference and background checks.

Russell Stover Chocolates is an EOE/MINORITY/FEMALE/VET/DISABLED employer. Principals only please.