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Production Lead

Dessert Holdings Inc.
Aurora, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 1/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/8/2026
Production Lead (Food Manufacturing Plant)Join the Sweetest Team in Aurora! Production1st Shift - 3:00AM-3:00PM Wage $20.60/HRReady to take your career to the next level? With Dessert Holdings you will help create the desserts people love and celebrate with... Be a part of something sweet! Dessert Holdings is the leading premium dessert company in the world. We craft artisanal, scratch-made desserts at scale, combining culinary innovation with the finest real ingredients. With a rich heritage spanning seven distinctive brands, we bring unmatched expertise and tailored solutions to our Retail and Foodservice partners. Why You'll Love Working HereWork with purpose — you help deliver the desserts people celebrate with.Supportive team environment where your contributions matter.Growth opportunities across multiple departments.Training provided — including certifications!Whether you're building your career or looking for a fresh start, we'll help you grow. Dessert Holdings offers benefits such as a choice of comprehensive medical plans, dental and vision insurance, paid vacation and holidays, and retirement contribution to all eligible employeesOpportunity Overview 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! Our team in Aurora, CO is looking for a Production Lead! This position is responsible for overseeing and producing safe and quality food following production standards on specific assignments within required time. This position is also responsible for understanding related Quality Management Systems including SQF, HACCP, and GMP to ensure safety and quality of employees and products. The job duties include responsibility for assuring food safety and for food quality for Steven Charles products. A supervisor or other person of authority should be notified if any issues or threats to food safety or food quality are observed.What You'll Do Every DayLeads and provides direction to up to 40 people at one time.Understands how to correctly give direction with a sense of urgency to production line.Understands how to operate all the equipment within their assigned area of responsibility.Ability to read all product formulas, temperatures, and times, according to building sheets and Bill of Materials (BOM).Responsible for reporting and tracking waste and actively identifying ways to reduce waste in accordance with company goals.Follows Supervisor’s instructions and effectively communicates the directions to the line.Understands the significance of downtime on the production floor.Ability to improve and create more efficiency on the line, while keeping safety top priority.Ability to understand mechanized equipment as well as the dangers associated with them.Ability to multitask, and be detail oriented.Responsible for maintaining production records in a timely manner.Understands and fills production reports and logs on a daily basis.Inspects and gives final sign off on all production labels when necessary.Ability to learn and apply First In/First Out rotation.Informs Production Supervisors of break and lunch schedules.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.Performs assignments in accordance with established Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) policies and procedures.Assures that all work assigned is performed in accordance with specifications, instructions and requirements.Demonstrates ability to meet production standards on specific assignments within required time.Ensures that work ethic provides a positive influence on the production floor.Follows production dress code standards and maintains good personal hygiene.Responsible for food safety and food quality throughout production.Responsible for notifying a Supervisor or Manager when they step off the line to ensure food safety and food quality standards are maintained.Understands the management of Quality Systems and is familiar with SQF, HACCP, and GMP practices which help ensure the safety within the workplace and the production of a safe and quality product(s).Performs other duties as required by Supervisor or ManagerFollows all company policies and procedures.What We're Looking ForMust have reliable transportation and be able to work a flexible schedule.Must be willing to work overtime, including weekends if necessary.Must be able to read and write in either English or Spanish.Must understand basic mathematical concepts.Must be able to work in a fast paced, team environment.Demonstrates good verbal communication skills.Able to stay focused in a loud working environment.Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment requiring strict work/safety rules 100% of the time.About Dessert HoldingsDessert Holdings is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands: The Original Cakerie, Lawler's Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, Steven Charles, Dianne's Fine Desserts, Kenny's Great Pies, and Willamette Valley Pie Company. Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, is headquartered in St. Paul, MN, employs more than 3,500 people across ten manufacturing facilities, and is continuing its journey of rapid growth.EEO StatementDessert 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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