Production Supervisor

Production Supervisor
 

Position Summary

The Production Supervisor reports to the Production Manager and is responsible for implementing best practices and standards for product and process to promote efficient production of consistent quality bread or roll products. This position has direct responsibility of ensuring all work activities under its span of control are performed with attention to the highest standards of food quality, safe processes, compliance with all appropriate legal requirements and a focus on continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement company standards for formulas, scaling weights, pan sizes, bag sizes, bake times, and all production control processes for bread and roll products
• Train, coach, oversee, provide feedback and assess Production staff and overall bakery production performance
• Strong leadership skills with the proven ability to set a vision, manage change, develop others, and strategically plan for continuous improvement
• Ability to plan and coordinate use of manpower, ingredients and equipment to ensure efficient production of consistent quality products
• Direct resources of plant and equipment toward the most efficient production of baked goods
• Implement best practices to achieve company standards on controllable costs
• Promote safety through work procedures, and employee safety programs
• Ability to trouble shoot equipment to ensure optimum product quality is achieved
• Ensure that consistent quality product is provided to Sales on a timely basis
• Evaluate product quality to ensure compliance with established standards
• Collaborative and able to build/maintain partnering relationships with other departments
• Demonstrated ability to function successfully in a fast paced, changing work environment

Qualifications

Required

• 5 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of food safety standards, GMP’s, and production processes
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends or overtime as needed
• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of equipment utilized in high-volume bakery manufacturing, including how machinery functions within each phase of the baking process
• Possesses a strong understanding of ingredient behavior and the critical relationship between formulation, time and temperature to ensure product consistency and quality
• Proficient in basic computer applications, including Microsoft Excel and Word, with the capacity to learn and operate additional company-specific systems and manufacturing software platforms
• Capable of navigating dynamic production environments, troubleshooting unexpected issues, and mediating workplace conflicts to maintain productivity and morale

Preferred

• Experience managing a unionized workforce is highly desirable
• Completion of American Institute of Baking (AIB) in-residence baking science and technology course and AIB Science of Baking correspondence course strongly desired (not required)
• Familiarity with BRC and BSCI food safety standards is highly preferred
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across cross-functional teams
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving business environment

About Lewis Bakeries

Founded in 1925, Lewis Bakeries is a family-owned company producing high-quality breads, buns, and rolls under trusted brands including Bunny Bread®, Lewis Bake Shop®, and Healthy Life®. With operations across Indiana and Tennessee, we are committed to innovation, reliability, and investing in our people.

Why Join Lewis Bakeries

• Family-owned and operated since 1925
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, 401(k), and company-paid life and disability insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Growth and development opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lewis Bakeries is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, drug screening, and reference check.

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