Production Supervisor (Food Manufacturing)

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

Are you ready to elevate your career 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!

We are seeking a 1st Shift Bilingual Production Supervisor to lead our Production Team at Dianne’s Fine Desserts, a Dessert Holdings company, in Newburyport, MA.

• Monday – Thursday, 6:00 am – 4:30 pm
• $65k - $75k (+ Bonus)

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. In addition, the Supervisor will ensure that production processes deliver products of maximum quality in a profitable manner.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Focus on driving safety, quality and productivity.
• Enforce strict safety guidelines and company standards.
• Ensure employees are GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) trained and utilize the training and knowledge to produce safe quality food.
• Provide leadership and motivate others to attain high levels of employee achievement and retention.
• Train new employees on how to safely use machinery and follow processes/procedures.
• Set daily/weekly/monthly objectives and communicates them to hourly associates.
• Prepare and present daily direction through meetings (Huddle Meetings) for hourly associates.
• Organize workflow by assigning responsibilities and preparing schedules.
• 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) of experience in food manufacturing or manufacturing
• At least two (2) years of supervisory experience
• 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)
• Experience using manufacturing machinery and tools
• Superb leadership and problem-solving
• Good communication skills, hands-on attitude, assertive professional manner required
• Understanding of compliance with government regulations relating to OHSA and FDA preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

• Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, crouch and climb steps.
• Frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle or use objects, tools or controls.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
• Required to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Occasionally, something may weigh than 50 pounds and assistance must be utilized.
• Possess good eye-hand coordination.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must be available for flexibility of scheduling.

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 to include: Steven Charles, The Original Cakerie, Lawler’s Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, Dianne’s Fine Desserts, and Kenny’s Great Pies. Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, employing more than 3,200 people across nine 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.

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