Large, well established, rapidly growing bread/bakery manufacturer is looking for an experienced production supervisor . - Offering competitive salary and benefits. Please see add'l information below.
Job Description:Production Supervisor
Job Summary:
The Production Supervisor provides hands-on leadership for hourly production employees in a high-volume industrial bakery. This role is responsible for executing daily production plans safely and efficiently while ensuring strict adherence to food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements. The Production Supervisor serves as the direct link between management and the production floor, driving performance, accountability, and engagement. They will report to the Production Manager.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Front-Line Production Leadership
- Supervise and coordinate hourly production employees across assigned lines or departments.
- Ensure daily production schedules are executed safely, on time, and to quality standards.
- Monitor staffing levels, breaks, job assignments, and labor utilization throughout the shift.
- Lead shift startup meetings and communicate expectations clearly.
Food Safety & Regulatory Compliance
- Enforce compliance with FDA regulations (21 CFR Part 117), FSMA Preventive Controls, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
- Ensure adherence to food safety programs including:
- Allergen controls and changeovers
- Foreign material prevention
- Product traceability and lot identification
- Immediately address and escalate food safety or quality concerns.
- Support pre-operational inspections, line checks, and internal audits.
Bakery Operations & Equipment Oversight
- Oversee production processes including:
- Mixing, scaling, makeup, proofing, baking, cooling, slicing, and packaging
- Ensure operators follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and validated process parameters.
- Monitor equipment performance and respond to minor issues; escalate breakdowns to Maintenance.
- Coordinate changeovers and line adjustments to minimize downtime.
Safety & Workforce Accountability
- Promote a strong safety-first culture and enforce OSHA and company safety policies.
- Ensure compliance with PPE, machine guarding, ergonomics, and LOTO awareness.
- Conduct safety observations and immediately correct unsafe behaviors.
- Assist with incident investigations and corrective actions.
Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement
- Track and report shift KPIs including:
- Throughput, yield, waste, downtime, and labor efficiency
- Identify process inefficiencies and escalate improvement opportunities.
- Support Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Participate in root cause analysis for production or quality issues.
Training, Coaching & Communication
- Train new employees and cross-train existing team members.
- Provide real-time coaching, feedback, and corrective discipline when required.
- Maintain accurate production, safety, and quality records.
- Communicate shift handoffs, issues, and achievements to the Production Manager.
Other duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of supervisory or lead experience in food manufacturing
- Industrial bakery or high-volume food production experience strongly preferred
- Working knowledge of:
- GMPs, HACCP, and FSMA basics
- Allergen control and sanitation awareness
- Experience working in regulated food manufacturing environments
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Associate?s or Bachelor?s degree in Operations, Food Science, or related field preferred
- Strong people leadership and communication skills
- Ability to lead diverse hourly teams in a fast-paced environment
- Problem-solving and decision-making ability under pressure
- Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, production reporting systems)
- Flexibility to work various shifts, weekends, and holidays as required
- Experience in GFSI-certified facilities (BRCGS, AIB, SQF)
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Experience supporting audits and inspections
- Exposure to Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement programs
Physical Environment:
- Lifting: Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds regularly.
- Standing: Ability to stand for extended periods during the work shift.
- Manual Dexterity: Ability to handle and operate controls, tools, and machinery.
- Mobility: Ability to move freely throughout the plant and work in a fast-paced environment.
Working Environment
- Environment: Industrial bakery setting with exposure to hot and cold temperatures, loud machinery, and the smell of baked goods.
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP): Personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, hairnets, and safety glasses must be worn as required.
- Ability to work in hot and cold environments.
Our Vision Statement
Our vision is to produce exceptional bread products that enrich every dining experience. We honor the cherished tradition of breaking bread together, bringing families and friends closer and helping them create memorable moments around the table.
Our Mission Statement
we are dedicated to crafting exceptional specialty breads and rolls. As leaders and innovators in the industry, our commitment is to deliver the highest quality products, ensuring the best value and unmatched service to our customers.
Our Core Values
- Safety:Care, Protection, Guarding, Defense, Vigilance
- Leadership:Example, Direction, Initiative, Positivity, Inspiration
- Responsibility:Accountability, Dependability, Trustworthiness, Judgment, Reliability
- Teamwork:Collaboration, Communication, Trust, Respect, Problem Solving
- Integrity:Pride, Honesty, Transparency, Fairness, Ethical Behavior
- Commitment:Dedication, Punctuality, Devotion, Loyalty, Attentiveness