Production Supervisor

Bakery Production Supervisor

Job Location: Minneapolis, MN 55404

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 Salary

Position Overview: The Good Bread Company is a growing commercial bread manufacturer producing high-quality buns, rolls, and loaf breads across multiple production lines. We are seeking a strong Bakery Production Supervisor to learn our systems, team, and standards. 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 Bakery Production Supervisor plays a critical role in ensuring the bakery is set up for success driving production performance, minimizing waste, and maintaining strict food safety and SQF compliance.

What's in it for you?

• Structured 2-month day shift training program
• Leadership role with high visibility and impact
• Competitive salary
• Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with company match, and more)
• Paid holidays, paid sick leave (ESST), paid vacation time (PTO)
• Great company culture and a friendly team
• Growth and advancement opportunities

Shift Available: 3rd Shift

Key Responsibilities:

• Shift Leadership & Team Development
• 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
• Production Execution
• 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
• Food Safety & Compliance
• 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
• Operational Oversight
• 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
• Employee Relations
• Address attendance, performance, and disciplinary matters professionally
• Approve time-off requests per company policy
• Support HR initiatives and workforce engagement

Qualifications:

• Job Requirements:
• 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
• Physical Requirements:
• 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

The Good Bread Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We participate in E-Verify