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Full Time Management Albert Lea, MN, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1580

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $75,000.00 Annually

At Mrs. Gerry's Kitchen, we create delicious, high-quality prepared foods so people have more time to enjoy life.

We believe in doing meaningful work, continuously improving, and investing in our people. If you're looking for an opportunity to lead a team, make an impact, and grow with a company that values its employees, we'd love to meet you.

Department: Operations
Reports To: Night Superintendent
Status: Exempt
Salary Range:$60,000–$75,000
Schedule: Sunday–Thursday
Hours: 10:00 PM–6:30 AM (end time may vary based on production needs)

Be rewarded for your leadership and results.

• Free Employer Health Clinic
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident & Hospital Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance (employee, spouse and child(ren)
• Company-paid $25,000 Basic Life Insurance for eligible full-time employees

• Paid vacation
• Holidays

• 401(k) with company match
• Discretionary profit sharing
• Training and mentorship

As the Production Supervisor, you’ll lead the Sides production team, ensuring products are produced safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. You’ll coach employees, solve problems, improve processes, and foster a positive, productive work environment.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys developing people and driving operational excellence.

• Lead and support production employees throughout the shift.
• Fill in for Team Leaders as needed.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, SQF, SOPs, and all food safety requirements.
• Promote and enforce safety policies and proper use of PPE.
• Monitor sanitation and cleanliness throughout the facility.
• Maintain production efficiency while meeting quality and yield goals.
• Support and implement company policies and management decisions.
• Coach, train, evaluate, and develop employees.
• Manage staffing levels and overtime.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Associate degree or technical certificate preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Three to five years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or operations environment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize, solve problems, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to safety, food quality, and continuous improvement.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English. Bilingual abilities are a plus but not required.

You’ll be part of a collaborative operations team focused on producing safe, high-quality products. You’ll report to the Night Superintendent and work closely with Team Leaders and cross-functional departments to keep production running efficiently.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

This role requires standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing, pushing, pulling, and lifting (occasionally lifting of up to 50 pounds). Employees must wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) while working in production areas.

This position is based in a food manufacturing facility where employees may be exposed to wet or humid conditions, moving machinery, cleaning chemicals, airborne particles, varying temperatures, and moderate noise levels. PPE is required in all production areas.

Our facility processes products containing:

Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Soy, Fish, Crustacean shellfish, Tree nuts

• Receive a timely hiring decision—we move quickly for the right candidate.

Mrs. Gerry's Kitchen, LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives because they make our team stronger.

Pre-employment drug testing and background screening are required.