Bakery Senior Lead (1st Shift)

Job Description

Job Description

Love pizza? Love leadership? Join Palermo’s and help lead the production of some of the fastest-growing frozen pizza brands in the country!

At Palermo’s, innovation, quality, and teamwork are at the center of everything we do. As a Bakery Senior Lead, you’ll play a critical role in supporting bakery operations, leading associates on the production floor, and helping ensure we safely produce high-quality products that customers love. If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoy coaching teams while staying hands-on in operations, this could be the role for you.

What you’ll do:

• Support daily bakery production operations to meet safety, quality, and production goals
• Coordinate workflow and provide floor leadership for bakery associates during assigned shifts
• Troubleshoot operational and production issues and escalate concerns when needed
• Assist with startup, shutdown, and product changeovers
• Train and mentor team members on GMPs, food safety, sanitation, and standard operating procedures
• Reinforce accountability, teamwork, and performance expectations
• Monitor production paperwork, material usage, and operational efficiency
• Communicate closely with Maintenance, Quality, Warehouse, and Production leadership teams
• Promote a safe work environment and compliance with OSHA, USDA, BRC, and company standards

When you’ll work – 1st Shift

This role supports our 1st Shift bakery operations, 6:00am-2:30pm. Team members should be comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment and supporting weekend operations as needed.

Why you'll be successful:

• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to motivate teams and drive results in a fast-paced environment
• Problem-solving mindset with strong attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and adapt quickly to changing production needs
• Comfortable working hands-on in a manufacturing setting

Qualifications:

• 2–4 years of manufacturing or bakery production experience preferred
• Previous lead or leadership experience preferred
• Knowledge of food manufacturing, GMPs, OSHA, USDA, and BRC standards preferred
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and ERP/WMS systems
• Ability to work weekends and flexible schedules as needed

Perks:

• 20 free pizzas per month
• Competitive pay with growth opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off + Floating Holiday
• Career advancement and development opportunities
• Safety-focused environment with safety shoe reimbursement

Ready to help lead the bakery team behind everyone’s favorite frozen pizzas? Apply today and grow your career with Palermo’s!