Bakery Operations Team Lead — Safety & Efficiency

Campbell Soup Company; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits beginning on Day 1

401(k) plan

Wellness program

Job summary

Campbell Soup Company in Lakeland, FL is seeking a Bakery Team Leader for D Shift to oversee safe, efficient bakery production and ensure daily plans meet quality parameters.

You will manage scheduling, training, and performance reviews, coach associates, and drive cost-saving improvements while maintaining a safe, clean work environment. Strong leadership and clear communication are essential to supervise line operations and deliver results.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree preferred; 3–5 years related experience in food/beverage manufacturing.
• Leadership skills; ability to lead a diverse work group, focused on results and teamwork.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Intimate operating knowledge of manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Proficient problem solving and analytical skills.
• Computer proficiency in Outlook, SAP, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a safety-first culture by ensuring safety and productivity of all associates on the shift.
• Investigate incidents with safety manager and product manager and report findings.
• Maintain a food-safe environment by enforcing GMP and packaging procedures.
• Minimize material waste and monitor labor costs by right-sizing crews.
• Perform line start-up and continuous monitoring of line operation; assign workers and provide instructions.
• Conduct performance reviews with crew twice a year and assist in training new associates.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate's degree preferred

Tools

Outlook

SAP

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Campbell Soup Company in Lakeland, FL is seeking a Bakery Team Leader for D Shift to oversee safe, efficient bakery production and ensure daily plans meet quality parameters.

You will manage scheduling, training, and performance reviews, coach associates, and drive cost-saving improvements while maintaining a safe, clean work environment. Strong leadership and clear communication are essential to supervise line operations and deliver results.