Bakery Production Supervisor 3rd shift

3rd Shift Production Supervisor – Bakery Operations

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced and dependable 3rd Shift Production Supervisor to oversee overnight bakery production operations at our facility near Pittsburgh, PA. This is a full-time, on-site position responsible for ensuring that bread and other baked goods are produced, baked, packaged, and prepared for distribution according to established quality standards, food safety requirements, and production schedules.

The ideal candidate will provide hands-on leadership to the night shift team, coordinate daily production activities, monitor equipment performance, manage ingredient inventory, and ensure compliance with sanitation and safety procedures. This role requires a proactive leader who can resolve operational challenges, maintain production efficiency, minimize waste, and communicate effectively with management regarding shift performance and any issues that arise.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all 3rd shift bakery production activities, including mixing, baking, packaging, and staging finished products.
• Coordinate employee assignments and ensure adequate staffing to meet production goals and schedules.
• Monitor ovens, production equipment, and machinery to ensure safe and efficient operation.
• Maintain appropriate ingredient inventory levels and minimize material waste.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, sanitation requirements, quality standards, and workplace safety procedures.
• Monitor production output, product quality, and overall operational efficiency.
• Identify and resolve production delays, equipment issues, and staffing challenges in a timely manner.
• Train, coach, and support team members to promote productivity, accountability, and teamwork.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe production environment throughout the shift.
• Communicate production results, equipment concerns, staffing updates, and other important information to management during shift handoffs.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in bakery operations, food production, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Experience overseeing or participating in mixing, baking, packaging, or other production processes.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience, preferably on an overnight shift or in a fast-paced production environment.
• Working knowledge of food safety, sanitation, quality control, and workplace safety practices.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to coordinate staff and meet production deadlines.
• Effective leadership and communication skills, including the ability to train employees, provide feedback, and manage shift handoffs.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to respond quickly to equipment malfunctions, production interruptions, and staffing issues.
• Ability to work the 3rd shift reliably and perform the physical demands of a production environment, including extended periods of standing and lifting materials as needed.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in commercial baking, food service, or manufacturing is strongly preferred.