Manufacturing - Bilingual Prod Supervisor

🥇 Job Title: 1^st Shift Bilingual (English/Spanish) Supervisor

Location: Albert Lea, MN 56007
Department: Operations
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt
Salary Range: $60,000 - $80,000
Reports To: Production Manager

Why Join Mrs. Gerry’s Kitchen?

At Mrs. Gerry’s Kitchen, LLC we create delicious, high quality, prepared foods so everyone has more time to enjoy life.

We believe in purpose-driven work, innovation without compromise, and investing in our people. If you're looking to lead with impact, build high-performing teams, and grow in a future-focused company, we want to meet you.

Directs and coordinates the personnel, production, and packaging of products by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates in both English and Spanish.

What You’ll Do

As our 1^st Shift Bilingual (English/Spanish) Supervisor, you’ll:

• Serve as a primary back up for the Production Manager.
• Know and follow HACCP, SOPs and SQF programs.
• Cover Team Leader responsibilities that have time off.
• Know and follow all Food Safety procedures.
• Wear all required personal protective equipment. For more information, see policy.
• Monitor cleanliness within the plant as required by HACCP.
• Assist in production activities to help insure it is running smoothly, and quality is being met.
• Watch and enforce safety policies and procedures.
• Support, make, and implement management decisions. 
• Resolve problems and drive continuous improvement. Promote a positive work environment.
• Responsible for the compliance to production standards and product yields. Communication of results to team members.
• Evaluation of personnel.
• Management of overtime requirements.
• Evaluate, support, and ensure proper training of employees. Retrain when necessary.

 What You Bring to the Table:

• Two-year certificate from college or, other related technical field (experience may be considered in lieu of certificate).
• A minimum of three years of supervisory experience in an operations environment
• Must exhibit a fluent or native level of knowledge of the Spanish language to translate & interpret. 
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals in both English and Spanish
• Ability to speak effectively before employees of organization in both English and Spanish.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. 
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form in both English and Spanish.
• Pallet jack and forklift license will be required and provided upon employment
• First aid and CPR training will be required and provided upon employment
• Ability to drive efficiency and productivity through new processes and technologies

What We Offer

• Competitive Base Salary – Get rewarded for driving results
• Health & Wellness – Full medical, dental, vision, and access to an Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid Time Off – Including holidays and personal days
• Retirement Plan – 401(k) with company match, profit sharing
• Growth & Leadership Development – Training, mentorship, and personal growth opportunities
• Mission-Driven Culture – Be part of a company focused on sustainability, transparency, and community

Who You’ll Work With

You’ll join a collaborative and growth-minded operations team. You’ll report to the Production Manager.

🎯 Our Hiring Process

1. www.mrsgerrys.com/careers 
2. Interview with the team
3. Quick decisions — we move fast for the right fit

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

We’re proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We believe that diverse teams create better solutions, and we actively seek team members from all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives.

📩 Apply Now

Take the lead in becoming our customer’s favorite prepared foods partner. Apply today to join a company where your voice and work matters.

Mrs. Gerry’s Kitchen, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

All Qualified Candidates are Encouraged to Apply