Production Supervisor - Nights

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR - NIGHTS

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!

Dessert Holdings is looking for aProduction Supervisorto join our growing team in Humble, TX. The Production Supervisor reports to the Production 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 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 o 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
• 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 North America's fastest-growing premium dessert company, bringing unparalleled dessert experiences to both retail and foodservice customers. The company, headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands: 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 North American manufacturing facilities.

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.