Production Supervisor - C Shift, Nights

Shift Production Supervisor (C Shift - Nights)

Are you ready to elevate your career in manufacturing operations 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 have an amazing opportunity for you to join our high-growth organization and pave the way for future career advancement.

Dessert Holdings is looking for a Production Supervisor to join our team based in London, Ontario. The Production Supervisor reports to the Shift Production Manager and is responsible for overseeing the production of quality and safe food and ensuring production standards on specific assignments within required time are always followed in a safe manner.

A day in the life of the Production Supervisor can look like this:

• Drives safety culture, engaging production staff to proactively identify and address safety concerns.
• Leads and provides direction to up to 80 people at one time, including training and coaching employees to meet high quality standards and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Coordinates production startup, shutdown, and changeovers.
• Coordinates appropriate staffing levels with Shift Production Manager, and manages overtime as approved by the Shift Production Manager.
• Responsible for employee rotations on the line, employee training, employee breaks.
• Responsible for reporting and tracking waste and actively identifying ways to reduce waste in accordance with company goals.
• Ability to reduce downtime and to improve and create more efficiency on the line, while keeping safety top priority.
• Responsible for maintaining production records in a timely manner.  Understands and fills production reports and logs daily.
• Inspects and gives final sign off on all production labels when necessary.
• Demonstrates ability to meet production standards on specific assignments within a required time.
• Displays appropriate work ethics in the workplace and group settings which provides a positive influence on the production floor.
• Maintains good housekeeping and clean work areas in assigned space.
• Follows production dress code standards and maintains good personal hygiene and makes sure all employees do the same.
• Responsible for food safety and food quality throughout production.
• Schedule and conduct shift meetings with Shift Production Manager's assistance.
• Understands the management of Quality Systems and is familiar with BRC, HACCP, and GMP practices which help ensure safety within the workplace and the production of safe and quality products.

Position Requirements (Must Have):

• At least 2 years food production experience or in a related industry
• High school diploma. A degree in a technical, engineering, or relevant field will be an advantage.
• PC Proficient in email, reading/writing reports and creating effective MS Excel spread sheets.
• Have a working understanding of Quality Management Systems.
• Have a working understanding of Occupational Health & Safety standards and best practices.
• Previous production management experience with both people management and resource allocation.
• Stooping, kneeling, or bending.
• Sitting and standing for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Manual dexterity required for operating machinery and computers.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Must have reliable transportation and be able to work a flexible schedule.
• Must be willing to work overtime, including weekends as needed.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced, team environment.
• Able to stay focused in a loud working environment.
• Must understand basic mathematical concepts.
• Prior supervisory experience in manufacturing
• Must be able to communicate fluently in English.
• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment requiring strict work/safety rules 100% of the time.

About Dessert Holdings

Dessert Holdings is North America's fastest-growing premium dessert company, recognized for provide 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: 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.