Production Shift Supervisor (2nd Shift) - Overnight (Bilingual)

Dessert Holdings; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental and vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement contribution

Job summary

Dessert Holdings in Aurora, CO is seeking a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor to lead production for up to 80 staff, ensuring safety and quality and adherence to SQF, HACCP, and GMP standards. The role focuses on maintaining production standards and addressing safety and quality concerns on assigned tasks.

The position offers a salary range of $70,000 to $90,000 annually, with benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid vacation and holidays, and retirement contributions for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising large teams in a manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of SQF, HACCP, and GMP practices.
• Strong communication, including bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Ability to perform basic math and work in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime, including weekends if needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct up to 80 people per shift while maintaining safety and quality.
• Train and coach line workers to meet food safety and quality standards.
• Operate and understand equipment in the assigned area.
• Coordinate startup, shutdown, and changeovers.
• Minimize overtime; report waste and identify efficiency improvements.
• Maintain production records and fill reports daily.
• Ensure GMP compliance and proper labeling.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Quality systems

Bilingual English/Spanish

Mathematical concepts

Fast-paced teamwork

Tools

GMP

Job description

Opportunity Overview

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!

Production ShiftSupervisor (2nd Shift)

2 Shifts Available

• 2pm - 12am M-F Rotating Weekends
• 10pm - 8am M-F Rotating Weekends

Opportunity Overview

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!

Dessert Holdings is looking for a 2nd Shift Production Supervisor to join our leadership team at our facility in Aurora, CO. This position is responsible for overseeing the production of quality and safe food as well as ensuring production standards on specific assignments within required time are followed. This position is also responsible for understanding related Quality Management Systems including SQF, HACCP, and GMP to ensure safety and quality of employees and products. The job duties include responsibility for assuring food safety and for food quality for Dessert Holdings products. A supervisor or other person of authority should be notified if any issues or threats to food safety or food quality are observed.

The typical hiring range for this role is $70,000 to $90,000 annually and is based on several factors such as education, work experience, skills, certifications, location, etc. In addition to pay, Dessert Holdings offers benefits such as a choice of comprehensive medical plans, dental and vision insurance, paid vacation and holidays, and retirement contribution to all eligible employees.

• a choice of comprehensive medical plans
• dental and vision insurance
• paid vacation and holidays
• retirement contribution to all eligible employees

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and provide direction to up to 80 people per shift, including managing employee rotations, training, and breaks, to ensure that work is performed safely while meeting quality specifications
• Train and coach production line employees to meet food safety, human safety and food quality standards at all times.
• Understand how to safely operate all the equipment within their assigned area of responsibility.
• Coordinate production startup, shutdown and changeovers
• Ensure that overtime for line employees is kept to a minimum, unless approved by a Production Manager.
• Report and track waste and actively identify ways to reduce waste and to create efficiencies while meeting company goals
• Maintain production records in a timely manner.
• Understand and fill production reports and logs on a daily basis.
• Inspect and give final sign off on all production labels when necessary.
• Display appropriate work ethic in the workplace and group settings which provides a positive influence on the production floor.
• Maintain good housekeeping and clean work areas in assigned space.
• Supervise production line in accordance with established Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) policies and procedures.
• Assure that all work assigned is performed in accordance with specifications, instructions and requirements.
• Follow production dress code standards and maintains good personal hygiene andmakes sure all employees do the same.
• Partner with Production Manager to schedule and conduct shift meetings.

Qualifications

• Prior supervisory experience
• Good understanding of Quality Systems and familiarity with SQF, HACCP, and GMP practices.
• Good communication skills; bilingual English and Spanish preferred
• Able to stay focused in a loud working environment.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule and be willing to work overtime, including weekends if necessary.
• Must understand basic mathematical concepts.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced, team environment.
• Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment requiring strict work/safety rules 100% of the time.
• Basic computer skills required.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• HACCP Certification once hired.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Able to stand for at least ten hours per day and may have various repetitive motion duties.
• Use hands and fingers to handle objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel or bend.
• Employee must lift up to 50 pounds and is required to ask for assistance if limit is exceeded.
• Must be able to keep eyes focused on a conveyor belt for a maximum five hours at one time.
• Must be able to work in a food allergens environment.
• Working environment provides exposure to environmental changes (heat, cold, dampness, and chemicals). Employee must be able to sustain these changes throughout the shift.

About Dessert Holdings

Dessert Holdings is North America's fastest-growing premium dessert company, recognized for providing retail and foodservice customers with chef-inspired, innovative desserts made with real ingredients, a flexible and low-cost supply chain, and best-in-class service. The company is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands: Steven Charles, The Original Cakerie, Lawler's Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, and Dianne's Fine Desserts. Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, employing more than 3,200 people across eight 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.