1. **Production Oversight:** 2. Supervise the entire chocolate manufacturing process, including ingredient dosing, mixing, ball milling, and storage, ensuring each step follows the established procedures and recipe specifications. 3. Monitor the batching process, from mixer setup to ingredient dispensing and final product storage. 4. Ensure continuous operation by managing production flow and addressing any issues or delays in the process. 5. **Team Leadership:** 6. Lead and manage a team of operators, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure they understand and follow procedures. 7. Delegate tasks and responsibilities effectively, ensuring the team is fully equipped to handle their roles. 8. Foster a collaborative and positive work environment, encouraging team members to contribute to problem-solving and improvements. 9. **Quality Control & Compliance:** 10. Ensure product quality meets established standards by performing regular quality checks and ensuring adherence to specifications. 11. Review process data and sampling results to maintain consistency and quality in the final product. 12. Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards, ensuring all processes meet company and industry requirements. 13. **Process Optimization & Troubleshooting:** 14. Identify areas for process improvement and implement changes to optimize production efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality. 15. Troubleshoot any equipment or system issues, working closely with maintenance or engineering teams to resolve problems swiftly and minimize downtime. 16. **Inventory & Materials Management:** 17. Oversee the inventory of raw materials, ensuring sufficient stock levels are maintained to meet production schedules. 18. Ensure raw materials are used according to FIFO (First In, First Out) principles and monitor ingredient flow to avoid interruptions in the production process. 19. Monitor ingredient dosing and ensure that recipes are followed precisely. 20. **Safety & Training:** 21. Ensure all production processes are carried out safely, and team members adhere to health and safety protocols. 22. Conduct regular safety meetings and training sessions for team members to maintain a safe working environment. 23. Address any safety concerns and ensure compliance with all safety regulations and practices. 24. **Reporting & Documentation:** 25. Maintain accurate records of production schedules, equipment performance, ingredient usage, and quality control results. 26. Generate regular reports on production efficiency, batch performance, and inventory status for upper management. Wells Enterprises, Inc. is the largest privately held ice cream manufacturer in the United States. Founded in 1913 by Fred H. Wells and run by the Wells family for generations, the company is an independent operating company of the Ferrero Group, one of the global leaders in sweet, packaged foods. Wells produces more than 200 million gallons of ice cream per year and distributes products in all 50 states. Wells manufactures its signature brand Blue Bunny®, lower-calorie Halo Top®, the iconic Bomb Pop®, and Blue Ribbon Classics®. Wells employs nearly 4,000 ice cream aficionados across the country. The company is headquartered in Le Mars, Iowa, where Wells has made Le Mars the “Ice Cream Capital of the World” as the largest manufacturer of ice cream in one location. Wells operates two manufacturing plants in Le Mars, Iowa, a manufacturing plant in Dunkirk, New York, and a manufacturing facility in Henderson, Nevada. Learn more at www.wellsenterprisesinc.com . **What We Offer** At Wells, we’re proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual incentive bonus based on Company performance. Learn more about our benefits here (https://wellsenterprisesinc.com/news/benefits) . **Requisition ID** : 2208156