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. • Bilingual Spanish preferred. 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.