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1st SHIFT BILINGUAL PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR
Newburyport, MA · ManufacturingAre 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 subsidiary of Dessert Holdings, in Newburyport, MA.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
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.
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, and Dianne’s Fine Desserts. Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, employing more than 3,200 people across eight (8) 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.
SUMMARY OF BENEFITS:
We are seeking a 1st Shift Bilingual Production Supervisor to lead our Production Team at Dianne’s Fine Desserts, a subsidiary of Dessert Holdings, in Newburyport, MA.
- Monday – Thursday, 6:00 am – 4:30 pm
- $65k - $75k (+ Bonus Potential and Benefits! See below)
- Status – Salary, Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
- High school diploma required. (A degree in a technical, engineering, or relevant field will be an advantage.)
- Minimum of one (1) of experience in food manufacturing or manufacturing is required.
- Minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience is required.
- Flexibility to work other shifts to include extended hours, weekends and holidays as needed required.
- Ability to read and write in English and to write reports legibly and accurately required.
- Basic to Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) required.
- Experience using manufacturing machinery and tools required.
- Superb leadership and problem-solving skills required.
- Good communication skills, hands-on attitude, assertive professional manner required.
- Understanding of compliance with government regulations relating to OHSA and FDA preferred.
- Focuses on driving safety, quality and productivity.
- Enforces strict safety guidelines and company standards.
- Ensures employees are GFSI (Global Food Safety Initiative) trained and utilizes the training and knowledge to produce safe quality food.
- Provides leadership and motivates others to attain high levels of employee achievement and retention.
- Trains new employees on how to safely use machinery and follow processes/procedures.
- Sets daily/weekly/monthly objectives and communicates them to hourly associates.
- Prepares and presents daily direction through meetings (Huddle Meetings) for hourly associates.
- Organizes workflow by assigning responsibilities and preparing schedules.
- Monitors and prioritizes workflow of production to meet deadlines.
- Checks production output according to specifications and recommends continuous improvement ideas.
- Submits performance reports and identifies issues in efficiency, while maximizing resources.
- Leverages continuous improvement tools to eliminate loss, optimize processes, and improve reliability.
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, and Dianne’s Fine Desserts. Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, employing more than 3,200 people across eight (8) 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.
SUMMARY OF BENEFITS:
- Medical (BCBS)
- Dental
- Vision
- Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
- Basic Life & AD&D
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- EAP
- 401K (Matching)
- Tuition Reimbursement