Production Supervisor - All Shifts

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Production Supervisor – All Shifts Job Description

The Production Supervisor oversees daily bakery production operations across all shifts, ensuring that safety, cleanliness, product quality, and food safety standards are consistently met. This role leads and supports production employees on the floor, works hands-on to resolve issues in real time, and drives continuous improvement initiatives throughout the facility. The Production Supervisor also plays a key role in training, motivating, and developing team members for long-term success while meeting or exceeding daily production goals.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support production employees during assigned shifts, providing clear direction and hands-on leadership.
• Ensure daily production goals are achieved while maintaining high standards of product quality and food safety.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized bakery environment that complies with all food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Work side-by-side with team members on the production floor to identify and resolve operational issues as they arise.
• Train, coach, and mentor team members to build skills, improve performance, and support long-term growth.
• Promote a people-first culture by fostering open communication, teamwork, and mutual respect among employees.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in production processes to enhance efficiency, safety, and product consistency.
• Monitor high-speed production lines and adjust workflows or resources to optimize throughput and minimize downtime.
• Support and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and other safety protocols throughout the facility.
• Collaborate with other departments and shifts to ensure smooth handoffs and consistent production performance.
• Demonstrate flexibility by working various shifts as needed to support operational requirements.

Essential Skills

• 2–5 years of supervisory or leadership experience, preferably in a manufacturing or food production environment.
• Proven experience in production supervision or production management within a high-speed production setting.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide, motivate, and develop a diverse production team.
• Solid understanding of continuous improvement principles and the ability to apply them in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and remain calm and effective under pressure.
• Good communication skills with a people-first approach to managing and supporting employees.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and food safety standards.
• Flexibility to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift as needed to meet operational demands.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Leadership experience specifically in food manufacturing is preferred.
• Spanish language skills are a plus and can enhance communication with team members.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards is advantageous.
• Experience working in a warm, bakery-style production environment is beneficial.
• Comfort working with and overseeing high-speed production equipment.
• Ability to promote and support continuous improvement culture across the facility.

Why Work Here?

Employees enjoy stable, full-time work with a competitive total rewards package that includes health, dental, and vision benefits, a 401(k) plan, and company-paid life insurance, AD&D, and short-term disability coverage. The workplace offers a friendly, supportive team environment where collaboration and personal growth are encouraged. Team members benefit from clear opportunities for advancement, making this an ideal setting for individuals who want to build a long-term career in manufacturing while maintaining a strong sense of community and support.

Work Environment

This position is based in a bakery production facility characterized by a warm environment and active, hands-on work on the production floor. Supervisors may work any of three shifts: 1st shift runs 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; 2nd shift runs 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; and 3rd shift runs 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., Sunday through Thursday. The role requires adherence to GMP standards, including wearing a hair net, beard net as applicable, smock, steel-toe footwear, and safety glasses. The environment is fast-paced, focused on high-speed production lines, and emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and consistent product quality.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Waukesha, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $85000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

AD&D insurance401(k)Vision insuranceDental insuranceDisability insuranceOpportunities for advancement

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Waukesha,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 14, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

\nCompany Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.