Production Line Lead

The Original Cakerie; Humble (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Dessert Holdings in Humble, Texas is seeking a Production Line Lead to oversee daily operations on the production/packaging line. This hands-on role requires leading a floor team, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency.

The position is physically demanding, with standing, lifting, and exposure to hot/cold environments, and may require overtime, weekends, and holidays. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, bilingual English-Spanish a plus, strong leadership,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Bilingual (English required; Spanish is a plus).
• Flexible schedule (including overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed).
• Previous experience as a Line Lead or similar role in manufacturing.
• Food manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable coaching and directing team members.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office).

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a production line team.
• Monitor production performance, quality, and safety.
• Set up lines and ensure proper operation throughout the shift.
• Troubleshoot issues and partner with maintenance when needed.
• Track production metrics such as output, waste, and downtime.
• Train and support employees, including cross-training team members.
• Identify and help improve workflow and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with safety, food safety, and company policies.

Skills

Bilingual

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dessert Holdings

Dessert Holdings is the leading premium dessert company in the world. We craft artisanal, scratch-made desserts at scale, combining culinary innovation with the finest real ingredients. With a rich heritage spanning seven distinctive brands, we bring unmatched expertise and tailored solutions to our Retail and Foodservice partners.

Production Line Lead

(Line C)

Job Summary

The Production Line Lead oversees daily operations of a production or packaging line, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency while leading a team on the floor. This is a hands-on role that requires working alongside employees, troubleshooting issues, and keeping production on track. This position is physically demanding and requires standing for long periods (up to 90% of the shift), lifting up to 50 lbs., and working in hot and cold environments. Candidates must be comfortable in a fast-paced environment with a flexible schedule, including overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and support a production line team
• Monitor production performance, quality, and safety
• Set up lines and ensure proper operation throughout the shift
• Troubleshoot issues and partner with maintenance when needed
• Track production metrics such as output, waste, and downtime
• Train and support employees, including cross-training team members
• Identify and help improve workflow and efficiency
• Ensure compliance with safety, food safety, and company policies

Qualifications & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Bilingual (English required; Spanish is a plus)
• Flexible schedule (including overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed)
• Previous experience as a Line Lead or similar role in manufacturing
• Food manufacturing experience is a plus
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable coaching and directing team members
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office)

About Dessert Holdings:

Dessert Holdings is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands: The Original Cakerie, Lawler's Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, Steven Charles, Dianne's Fine Desserts, Kenny's Great Pies, and Willamette Valley Pie Company. Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, is headquartered in St. Paul, MN, employs more than 3,500 people across ten manufacturing facilities, and is continuing its journey of rapid growth.

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.

Dessert Holdings - Humble, Tx
2200 S. Houston Ave
Humble, Tx 77396