2nd Shift Production Team Lead

The Original Cakerie; Le Center (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quality-focused team

Growth opportunities

Competitive compensation & benefits

Job summary

Dessert Holdings is seeking a Production Team Lead for our Le Center, MN facility. You will oversee daily operations in a food production setting, guiding teams to achieve production goals while upholding safety and quality standards.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, continuous improvement, and adherence to GMP practices, with a Monday-Friday schedule from 3:30pm to 2am. Competitive compensation and benefits accompany this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Hands-on leader with a strong understanding of food manufacturing operations.
• Focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Experience guiding production teams to meet daily targets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations in the food production facility.
• Lead production teams to meet daily goals and efficiency benchmarks.
• Maintain product quality and ensure safety compliance across all processes.
• Drive continuous improvement through problem solving and practical leadership.

Skills

Team leadership

Manufacturing operations

Food safety

Lean/Continuous improvement

Quality control

Safety compliance

Job description

Are you ready to elevate your career in manufacturing operations and be a part of creating the world's best desserts? Dessert Holdings partners with some of North America's most iconic chains to bring people together to celebrate life's sweetest moments!

Location Type:

Production Team Lead

Location: Le Center, Mn

Job Type-Full-Time Monday-Friday 3:30pm-2am

Position Summary:

The Production Team Lead is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations in the food production facility. This includes leading production teams, ensuring safe and efficient manufacturing processes, maintaining product quality standards, and meeting production goals. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader, committed to continuous improvement, and possess a strong understanding of food manufacturing operations.

What You'll Bring:

The ideal candidate for the Production Team Lead in Food Manufacturing will have a combination of technical expertise, leadership abilities, and a strong commitment to safety and quality.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a team that values quality, innovation, and collaboration.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.

About Dessert Holdings

Dessert Holdings is North America's fastest-growing premium dessert company, bringing unparalleled dessert experiences to both retail and foodservice customers. The company, headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands: Steven Charles, The Original Cakerie, Lawler's Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, Dianne's Fine Desserts, and Kenny's Great Pies. Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, employing more than 3,200 people across nine North American manufacturing facilities.

EEO Statement

Dessert Holdings and its related entities provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristics protected by law.