Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Dessert Holdings; Le Center (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Dessert Holdings in Le Center, MN is seeking a Production Supervisor for the 2nd shift (starting 2:30 pm) to lead daily production operations on the plant floor.

The role includes coaching hourly staff, driving safety, quality, and efficiency, ensuring SOPs and GMPs are followed, and partnering with management to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; technical/engineering degree advantageous
• At least 1 year experience in food manufacturing or manufacturing
• At least 2 years supervisory experience
• Lean training/certification a plus
• Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred
• Flexibility to work other shifts including extended hours, weekends and holidays
• Ability to read/write English and produce reports
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook
• Strong leadership and problem-solving abilities
• Understanding of OHSA and FDA regulations preferred

Responsibilities

• Resolve daily technical problems, scheduling conflicts, equipment issues, and employee concerns with team members and managers
• Drive safety, quality, and productivity to meet company standards
• Participate in quality audits and ensure GFSI training is utilized to produce safe, quality food
• Provide training, leadership, and motivation to ensure SOPs and GMPs are followed
• Set daily/weekly/monthly objectives and communicate them to hourly associates
• Lead daily huddles to direct hourly team members
• Monitor and prioritize production workflow to meet deadlines
• Check output against specifications and suggest continuous improvement ideas
• Submit performance reports and identify efficiency issues to maximize resources
• Apply continuous improvement tools to reduce loss and improve reliability

Skills

Leadership

Bilingual Spanish

Communication

Problem solving

English literacy

Education

High school diploma

Technical/engineering degree advantageous

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR - 2nd shift (starting 2:30 pm)

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.

We are seeking a Production Supervisor for 2nd shift at the Dessert Holdings facility in Le Center, MN.

The ideal candidate will not just be someone who supervises the work of others. The Production Supervisor will also be responsible for coaching, resolving issues and serving as a link between hourly associates and plant management. The Production Supervisor will oversee and monitor the performance of production operations as it relates to quality, safety, productivity, sanitation, customer service, and waste control.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with employees, leads, other supervisors, and managers on a daily basis to resolve technical problems, scheduling conflicts, equipment issues, and employee concerns.
• Focus on driving safety, quality, and productivity ensuring company standards.
• Participate in quality audits and ensure employees are GFSItrained and utilize the training and knowledge to produce safe quality food.
• Provide training, leadership, motivation to team members to ensure SOPs are adhered to and GMPs are followed.
• Set daily/weekly/monthly objectives and communicate them to hourly associates.
• Prepare and present daily direction through huddle meetings with hourly team members.
• Monitor and prioritize workflow of production to meet deadlines.
• Check production output according to specifications and recommend continuous improvement ideas.
• Submit performance reports and identify issues in efficiency, while maximizing resources.
• Leverage continuous improvement tools to eliminate loss, optimize processes, and improve reliability.

Qualifications And Requirements

• High school diploma required (a degree in a technical, engineering, or relevant field will be an advantage)
• At least one (1) year of experience in food manufacturing or manufacturing
• At least two (2) years of supervisory experience or several years as a lead employee providing direction to others
• Lean training/certification at any level is a plus
• Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred
• Flexibility to work other shifts to include extended hours, weekends and holidays as needed
• Ability to read and write in English and to write reports legibly and accurately
• Basic to Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Superb leadership and problem-solving
• Good communication skills, hands‑on attitude, professional manner required
• Understanding of compliance with government regulations relating to OHSA and FDA preferred

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, crouch and climb steps
• Frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle or use objects, tools or controlsFrequently required to reach with hands and arms
• Required to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Occasionally, something may weigh more than 50 pounds and assistance must be utilized

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.