1st Shift Production Supervisor

Milwaukee Succeeds; Cudahy, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Life insurance

AD&D

Short Term Disability

Job summary

Legacy Bakehouse in Wisconsin is seeking a Production Shift Supervisor to oversee daily production at our Waukesha and Cudahy bakeries. This hands-on leadership role guides teams, ensures safety, quality, and efficiency, and drives continuous improvement across shifts.

The ideal candidate has prior manufacturing leadership, strong communication, and a people-first approach; Spanish is a plus. This full-time, shift-based position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in manufacturing or food production
• Strong communication and team-building skills
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards a plus
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support production employees during shifts.
• Maintain bakery safety, cleanliness, and compliance with food safety rules.
• Ensure daily production goals are met while upholding quality and safety.
• Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot issues.
• Mentor and develop team members for long-term success.
• Promote continuous improvement across facilities.

Skills

Leadership experience

People‑first communication

Spanish language (a plus)

Food safety awareness

Job description

Job Description

Production Shift Supervisor; Seeking 1st shift!

Location: Cudahy, WI

About Us

At Legacy Bakehouse, we are more than a food manufacturer — we are a team committed to quality, safety, and innovation. We take pride in creating a workplace where employees feel valued and supported. We are a family-oriented company with opportunities for growth and development.

The Role

We’re hiring a Production Shift Supervisor to oversee daily production at our Waukesha and Cudahy bakeries. This is a hands‑on leadership role where you’ll guide teams, keep operations running smoothly, and ensure products meet the highest quality standards.

What You’ll Do

• Supervise and support production employees during shifts.
• Keep the bakery safe, clean, and compliant with food safety rules.
• Ensure daily production goals are met while maintaining product quality and food safety.
• Work side‑by‑side with team members to solve problems as they come up.
• Help train, motivate, and grow team members for long‑term success.
• Promoting continuous improvement throughout our facilities.

What We’re Looking for

• Leadership experience in manufacturing, food manufacturing preferred.
• A people‑first approach with good communication skills, Spanish is a plus.
• Familiarity with food safety and sanitation standards a plus.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment.
• Flexibility to work various shifts as needed.

Why Work for Us:

• Steady, full-time work with competitive pay
• Benefit package including health, dental, vision. 401K, company paid Life, AD&D, Short Term Disability.
• Friendly supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, military service, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.