Manufacturing - Bilingual Prod Supervisor

Mrs. Gerry's Kitchen, Inc.; Albert Lea (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Base Salary

Health & Wellness

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Growth & Leadership Development

Mission-Driven Culture

Job summary

Mrs. Gerry’s Kitchen, LLC is seeking a 1st Shift Bilingual (English/Spanish) Supervisor in Albert Lea, MN. The role manages production and packaging, ensuring quality and safety per HACCP, SOPs, and SQF while providing leadership in a fast-paced, exempt environment.

The position requires a 2-year certificate (or equivalent) and a minimum of 3 years’ supervisory experience in operations, with fluent Spanish for translation and team guidance. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Two-year certificate or equivalent is required or considered in lieu of certification.
• Minimum three years of supervisory experience in an operations environment.
• Must exhibit fluent or native level knowledge of Spanish for translation and interpretation.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and procedures in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Directs production and packaging of products in English and Spanish.
• Back up for Production Manager on shift.
• Follow HACCP, SOPs and SQF programs and ensure safety compliance.
• Train and evaluate employees; manage overtime and productivity.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Safety procedures

Team leadership

Education

Two-year college certificate or equivalent

Three years supervisory experience in operations

Tools

Pallet jack license

Forklift license

Job description

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Ops-Production Office-1st Shift Full Time Management Albert Lea, MN, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1620

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

Location: Albert Lea, MN 56007
Department: Operations
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Salary Range:$60,000 - $80,000
Reports To: Production Manager

At Mrs. Gerry’s Kitchen, LLCwe create delicious, high quality, prepared foods so everyone has more time to enjoy life.

We believe in purpose-driven work, innovation without compromise, and investing in our people. If you're looking to lead with impact, build high-performing teams, and grow in a future-focused company, we want to meet you.

Directs and coordinates the personnel, production, and packaging of products by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates in both English and Spanish.

What You’ll Do

As our 1 st Shift Bilingual (English/Spanish) Supervisor, you’ll:

• Serve as a primary back up for the Production Manager.
• Know and follow HACCP, SOPs and SQF programs.
• Cover Team Leader responsibilities that have time off.
• Know and follow all Food Safety procedures.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment. For more information, see policy.
• Monitor cleanliness within the plant as required by HACCP.
• Assist in production activities to help insure it is running smoothly, and quality is being met.
• Watch and enforce safety policies and procedures.
• Support, make, and implement management decisions.
• Resolve problems and drive continuous improvement. Promote a positive work environment.
• Responsible for the compliance to production standards and product yields. Communication of results to team members.
• Evaluation of personnel.
• Management of overtime requirements.
• Evaluate, support, and ensure proper training of employees. Retrain when necessary.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Two-year certificate from college or, other related technical field (experience may be considered in lieu of certificate).
• A minimum of three years of supervisory experience in an operations environment
• Must exhibit a fluent or native level of knowledge of the Spanish language to translate & interpret.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals in both English and Spanish
• Ability to speak effectively before employees of organization in both English and Spanish.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form in both English and Spanish.
• Pallet jack and forklift license will be required and provided upon employment
• First aid and CPR training will be required and provided upon employment
• Ability to drive efficiency and productivity through new processes and technologies

What We Offer

• Competitive Base Salary – Get rewarded for driving results
• Health & Wellness – Full medical, dental, vision, and access to an Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays and personal days
• Retirement Plan – 401(k) with company match, profit sharing
• Growth & Leadership Development – Training, mentorship, and personal growth opportunities
• Mission-Driven Culture – Be part of a company focused on sustainability, transparency, and community

Who You’ll Work With

You’ll join a collaborative and growth-minded operations team. You’ll report to the Production Manager.

• Quick decisions — we move fast for the right fit

We’re proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We believe that diverse teams create better solutions, and we actively seek team members from all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives.

Mrs. Gerry’s Kitchen, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Aff…