Assistant Production Supervisor
Role Overview
We have a current opening for a 2nd shift Assistant Production Supervisor and are actively reviewing applications.
Ferrero USA, a leading global confectionery manufacturer with a strong track record of innovations and a great reputation for the quality of its products, is looking for an Assistant Supervisor to support our Production Operations team.
This position is based at our Somerset, NJ location and reports directly to the Production Manager/Shift Supervisor.
The primary responsibility of the Assistant Production Supervisor is to support the execution of daily production operations within a designated production area.
This role ensures adherence to safety and quality standards, and assists in driving operational efficiency in a fast-paced co-packing environment.
This is a non-exempt position and may requ ire schedule flexibility based on business needs.
The expected hours for this role are 3:30pm-12:30am.
Key Skills for This Role
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Experience
- 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing, food production, or co-packing operations. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of production operations, manufacturing processes, and production equipment. Understanding of GMPs, food safety, sanitation, and quality systems. Experience supporting production scheduling and labor coordination. Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills. Ability to troubleshoot operational issues and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Ability to effectively work in a diverse, multicultural workforce. Experience working with SAP/ECC or other ERP systems preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint). Ability to work with minimal supervision and adapt to changing business priorities. Lifting up to 50lbs., bending, stooping, kneeling, walking, standing for extended periods, frequently repeated manual tasks. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure As part of our recruitment process, Ferrero may use artificial intelligence (AI) enabled tools to assist with reviewing candidate applications. These tools are used solely to support recruiters by summarizing application information and identifying potential alignment with job requirements. AI does not independently screen out or select candidates, and it does not replace human judgment. Final decisions regarding candidate progression are always made by Ferrero recruiters and hiring managers.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing, food production, or co-packing operations. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of production operations, manufacturing processes, and production equipment. Understanding of GMPs, food safety, sanitation, and quality systems. Experience supporting production scheduling and labor coordination. Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills. Ability to troubleshoot operational issues and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Ability to effectively work in a diverse, multicultural workforce. Experience working with SAP/ECC or other ERP systems preferred. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint). Ability to work with minimal supervision and adapt to changing business priorities. Lifting up to 50lbs., bending, stooping, kneeling, walking, standing for extended periods, frequently repeated manual tasks. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure As part of our recruitment process, Ferrero may use artificial intelligence (AI) enabled tools to assist with reviewing candidate applications. These tools are used solely to support recruiters by summarizing application information and identifying potential alignment with job requirements. AI does not independently screen out or select candidates, and it does not replace human judgment. Final decisions regarding candidate progression are always made by Ferrero recruiters and hiring managers.
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