3rd-Shift Bakery Production Lead

Dawn Foods Global; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance from Day 1

Competitive pay

401(k) with company match

Paid company holidays

Paid time off

Professional training

Career advancement opportunities

Family-owned legacy over 100 years

Job summary

Dawn Foods, a global leader in bakery manufacturing and ingredients distribution, is seeking a Production Coordinator in Louisville, KY. You will direct daily production schedules, oversee quality and safety, train staff, and ensure line readiness for product runs.

The role requires leadership experience in manufacturing, SAP experience, and strong communication skills. The position offers competitive pay, health benefits from day 1, a 401(k) with match, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Experience in a manufacturing or similar environment.
• Experience in a lead or supervisory role, or equivalent leadership and team support.
• Experience with SAP or comparable ERP platforms.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct activities of the team, communicate daily production schedule and expectations.
• Monitor the process in relation to product standards and efficiencies, assign duties, ensure line rotation where applicable.
• Train new hires, retrain and onboard new team members
• Assist and have working knowledge of all areas of process.
• Set up line for specific product run, including required packaging, labels, toppings, fillings, and all other required items pertinent to specific line requirements and product specifications.
• Participate in production activities as needed to support staffing and operational needs.
• Completion of paperwork, effective operation of hand-held scanner to record finished product.
• Effectively communicate with supervisor and team.
• Support and instruct team members in production line practices, procedures, and duties.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Basic math

Basic computer skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Dawn Foods, a global leader in bakery manufacturing and ingredients distribution, is seeking a Production Coordinator in Louisville, KY. You will direct daily production schedules, oversee quality and safety, train staff, and ensure line readiness for product runs.

The role requires leadership experience in manufacturing, SAP experience, and strong communication skills. The position offers competitive pay, health benefits from day 1, a 401(k) with match, and opportunities for career advancement.