Production Supervisor

Position Overview

We are a growing commercial bread manufacturer producing high-quality buns, rolls, and loaf breads across multiple production lines. We are seeking a strong Production Supervisor.

This role is ideal for a hands‑on leader who thrives in a fast‑paced food manufacturing environment and is passionate about safety, quality, efficiency, and team development.

The Production Supervisor plays a critical role in ensuring the bakery is set up for success each morning — driving production performance, minimizing waste, and maintaining strict food safety and SQF compliance.

• Leadership role with high visibility and impact.
• Multi-line bread manufacturing environment.
• Strong focus on SQF, GMPs, and operational excellence.
• Opportunity to build and develop your own shift team.

• Lead, coach, and supervise production employees to meet daily production goals.
• Set clear expectations and hold team members accountable to safety, quality, and performance standards.
• Provide hands‑on coaching and real‑time problem solving.
• Foster a positive, high‑accountability culture.

• Execute the daily production schedule across multiple bread and bun lines.
• Monitor line efficiency, labor utilization, and waste reduction.
• Ensure proper documentation of downtime, scrap, and production metrics.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Enforce GMPs, OSHA standards, and all food safety requirements.
• Maintain SQF program compliance and escalate food safety concerns immediately.
• Ensure proper documentation of CCPs, quality checks, and sanitation practices.
• Train employees on SOPs and safe equipment operation.

• Monitor production using gauges, controls, and process indicators.
• Troubleshoot mechanical or process issues in partnership with maintenance.
• Maintain communication with baking, packaging, sanitation, and warehouse teams.
• Prepare shift reports for management review.

• Address attendance, performance, and disciplinary matters professionally.
• Approve time‑off requests per company policy.
• Support HR initiatives and workforce engagement.

• Minimum 2+ years of supervisory experience in food manufacturing (bakery experience strongly preferred).
• Experience managing teams in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Knowledge of GMPs, OSHA regulations, and food safety systems.
• SQF or HACCP exposure preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Comfortable working overnight once training is complete.

• Flexibility required based on production needs.
• Weekends as needed.

• $60,000 – $75,000 annually.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• Growth and advancement opportunities.

• This role requires:
• Standing and walking for extended periods.
• Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Working around industrial bakery equipment.
• Exposure to flour dust, humidity, and temperature variations.
• Moderate noise environment.

If you’re ready to lead from the front and build a strong overnight production team, we encourage you to apply.