Assistant Production Team Lead

Join Our Sweet Success Story as an Assistant Production Team Lead at Dessert Holdings! Are you passionate about creating delectable desserts that bring joy to every bite? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where teamwork, safety, and quality are the ingredients for success?Dessert Holdingsis seeking a dynamicAssistant Production Team Lead in our Smyrna facilityto join our production crew and help craft premium desserts that delight customers worldwide! What Youll Do: Lead with Impact: Support the Production Team Lead in guiding a team of 8-16 talented individuals, ensuring smooth operations and top-notch food production. Champion Quality Safety: Uphold our high standards for food safety and quality, adhering to FSSC 22000, HACCP, and GMP protocols to ensure every dessert is safe and scrumptious. Drive Efficiency: Coordinate daily activities, track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) using hour-by-hour boards, and create action plans to win the day and meet production goals. Problem-Solve Like a Pro: Conduct root cause analysis for safety, quality, or production issues, and provide feedback to improve processes and procedures. Train Inspire: Mentor new team members, including future Assistant Production Team Leads, and foster a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and collaboration. Keep Things Running: Operate and maintain production equipment, ensure accurate weights, track inventory, and maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary workspace. Step Up: Take charge when the Production Team Lead is absent, ensuring seamless operations and effective shift handoffs. What You Bring: A High School Diploma or GED. 1-2 years of manufacturing experience (food production experience is a plus!). Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, email, data entry). Problem-solving skills and a resourceful, self-motivated mindset. Reliable transportation and flexibility to work a varied schedule. Bonus points for bilingual skills in Spanish or Creole (speaking, writing, reading). A passion for maintaining a safe, high-quality production environment. ***Hourly Pay Depending on experience***