1st Shift Artisan Baking Supervisor

O&H Danish Bakery; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

O&H Danish Bakery in Racine, WI is hiring a Bakery Supervisor to oversee production, measure ingredients, and ensure product quality. The role requires supervision of staff, enforcing GMP and HACCP standards, and coordinating with leaders and HR to maintain positive team relations.

Candidate should have at least a high school diploma or GED (Bachelor’s preferred) and 5 years of supervisory experience in food service/manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Must have basic math skills for recipe measurements and portioning.
• Ability to read and speak English proficiently.
• Spanish is desired but not required.
• Proven ability to lead and develop staff in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Measure and mix ingredients according to recipe with precision.
• Roll, cut, and deposit products; ensure correct filling distribution.
• Supervise and coach staff; coordinate with leadership and HR for relations.
• Ensure GMPs and HACCP compliance across the team.
• Troubleshoot equipment and coordinate with maintenance when needed.
• Review staff performance and identify areas for improvement.

Skills

Math proficiency

English literacy

Spanish (optional)

Leadership

Problem solving

Shift flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

5 years supervisory experience

Job description

Description

• Precisely measuring and mixing ingredients into dough according to a recipe
• Responsible to roll and cut, deposit into baking pan, or distribute the filling as part of a product.
• Forming and shaping products from the dough or batter, according to the specifications of the recipe, is an important aspect of the job
• Baking the shaped dough and, if applicable, decorating the final product.
• Must be vigilant about using exact measurements and paying strict attention to timing.
• Coach and develop staff members, working with other leaders and Human Resources to facilitate positive relationships with assigned staff members.
• Work to optimize operational efficiencies while ensuring the company’s high-quality standards are met or exceeded.
• Ensure that all workers on team are trained and adhere to the company’s Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
• Ensure that all workers on team are trained and adhere to the company’s HACCP and other food safety procedures.
• Work to troubleshoot any issues and involve maintenance to ensure equipment is available for use when needed and properly maintained.
• Ensure daily orders are being filled accurately.
• Regularly review the performance of personnel within the department, promoting strengths and positive contributions to the organization as well as identifying areas for improvements.
• Build team leaders to ensure the team functions as well or better in the absence of their manager as when the manager is present.
• Be willing to help other departments when in need to help carry out our mission on a daily basis.
• Other related duties as assigned by management.

Job Details

Description

• Precisely measuring and mixing ingredients into dough according to a recipe
• Responsible to roll and cut, deposit into baking pan, or distribute the filling as part of a product.
• Forming and shaping products from the dough or batter, according to the specifications of the recipe, is an important aspect of the job
• Baking the shaped dough and, if applicable, decorating the final product.
• Must be vigilant about using exact measurements and paying strict attention to timing.
• Coach and develop staff members, working with other leaders and Human Resources to facilitate positive relationships with assigned staff members.
• Work to optimize operational efficiencies while ensuring the company’s high-quality standards are met or exceeded.
• Ensure that all workers on team are trained and adhere to the company’s Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
• Ensure that all workers on team are trained and adhere to the company’s HACCP and other food safety procedures.
• Work to troubleshoot any issues and involve maintenance to ensure equipment is available for use when needed and properly maintained.
• Ensure daily orders are being filled accurately.
• Regularly review the performance of personnel within the department, promoting strengths and positive contributions to the organization as well as identifying areas for improvements.
• Build team leaders to ensure the team functions as well or better in the absence of their manager as when the manager is present.
• Be willing to help other departments when in need to help carry out our mission on a daily basis.
• Other related duties as assigned by management.

Education And Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED; Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience in Food Service and/or Manufacturing environment strongly desired
• 5 years in supervisory role

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong Math skills, including but not limited to the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide without the aid of a calculator
• Ability to read and speak English
• Ability to speak Spanish desired, but not required
• Ability to lead staff members in a collaborative and encouraging manner
• Ability to obtain information and take a proactive approach to problem solving
• Ability to work 1st or 3rd Shift with prior notification

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift 50 pounds repetitively throughout shift
• Comfortable standing, lifting, and bending for the duration of an entire shift
• Ability to complete repetitive motions throughout designated shift
• Ability to Stand or Walk for extended periods of time throughout shift

Working Conditions

FDA-classified "major allergens" are processed in our facilities, including: milk, eggs, wheat, soy, tree nuts, sesame seeds. Incumbent must be able to work in an environment with changing temperatures from 50 degrees Fahrenheit to 95 degrees Fahrenheit. Incumbent may be exposed to cleaning chemicals, loud equipment and machines, and other environmental hazards associated with a production or warehouse facility.