Production Supervisor

Bakery Production Supervisor

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