Production Supervisor (2nd Shift)

Lawler Foods; Humble (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dessert Holdings is seeking a Production Supervisor for the 2nd shift in Humble, TX. You will oversee production and packaging lines, drive continuous improvement (CI) initiatives, and lead a team to meet safety, quality, and efficiency goals.

This role reports to the Operations Manager and collaborates across shifts to optimize performance. The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years in industrial food manufacturing with supervisory experience, strong leadership, and proven problem-solving and

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Associate degree preferred or equivalent experience.
• 3–5+ years in industrial food manufacturing; supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and teambuilding skills.
• Experience with Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook; basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production and/or packaging lines on 2nd shift.
• Monitor process steps, variables, control points and equipment.
• Apply CI and Lean tools to improve performance.
• Lead CI initiatives as Team Leader and Team Member.
• Develop cross-functional relationships to drive performance.
• Coach and develop direct reports to meet objectives.
• Ensure safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale targets.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Communication

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor or Associate technical degree

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR - 2nd shift

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.

Dessert Holdings is looking for aProduction Supervisorto join our growing team inHumble, TX. The Production Supervisor reports to the Operations Manager and is directly responsible for the day-to-day production and/or packaging operations. This person will be responsible for achieving safety, quality, delivery, cost, and motivational objectives (SQDCM) through both individual and team contributions and collaboration with fellow team members. In addition, this person will continuously monitor line performance, quality, costs and safety to ensure that they are within standard, and initiate corrective and preventive actions when standards are not met. The Production Supervisor provides direction, leadership, development and support to direct reports through empowerment, teamwork, on-the-job assignments. The Production Supervisor will lead and contribute to on-going Continuous improvement (CI) initiatives.

Job Responsibilities

• Operation and oversight of production and/or packaging Lines
• Manage work flow by monitoring steps of the process; setting processing variables; observing control points and equipment.
• Develop and apply Continuous Improvement (CI) and Lean Manufacturing (LM) tools to continuously understand problems and improve performance
• Plan, lead and contribute to on-going stream of CI initiatives as Team Leader and Team Member
• Proactively develop cross functional and shift-to-shift collaborative relationships to transfer knowledge and drive performance improvement
• Leadership, Supervision and Individual & Team Development: Provide direct reports with leadership, direction, feedback and coaching to achieve work objectives and improve performance and skills
• Achieve manufacturing objectives by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies and procedures.
• Develop individual and team capability using skill assessment, coaching, training, developing personal growth opportunities and performance management tools
• Compliance with Regulatory, Company and Industry Best Practice Operating and Safety Requirements:
• Satisfy safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment and resources; maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Monitor & Maintain Employee, Equipment and Facility compliance with Regulatory and Company requirements for Human Safety and Food Safety
• Budgeting and Management of Line/Department Resources & Expenses
• Plan and build budgets for operation, maintenance, major repairs and improvements
• Effectively manage Line/Department Operating, Maintenance and Labor Expenses

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Associate technical degree preferred – combination of education and/or experience equivalent required
• 3 to 5+ years of related work experience in an industrial food manufacturing operation; prior supervisory experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated strong leadership, team and teambuilding skills
• Experience with Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives and tools
• Strong analytical, trouble shooting, conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with individuals and groups of diverse backgrounds and with varying education and expertise levels
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook and basic mathematical skills.
• Effective planning, organizing and priority setting skills.
• Shift flexibility including extended hours, weekends and holidays when required

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, Minnesota, 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.