Bakery Production Lead – 1st Shift

Employbridge; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

EmployBridge in Lakeland, FL is seeking an experienced Production Manager for 1st shift (8:00am–5:00pm) to lead daily bakery manufacturing operations. You will ensure safe, efficient, and on-time production of high-quality products for food service, retail and private label customers while upholding GMP, HACCP, SQF and OSHA standards.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with at least 5 years in manufacturing operations, including 3 years supervising teams, bakery experience preferred, and a

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of leadership in manufacturing operations.
• Minimum 3 years managing supervisors and production teams.
• Bakery manufacturing experience preferred; food manufacturing required.

Responsibilities

• Lead all 1st Shift bakery production operations to achieve safety, quality, service, and productivity objectives.
• Ensure daily production schedules are executed efficiently and customer requirements are met.
• Monitor production output and make real-time operational decisions to maximize performance.
• Collaborate with planning, maintenance, warehouse, and quality teams to ensure uninterrupted production flow.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Operations Management or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Production reporting systems

Job description

EmployBridge in Lakeland, FL is seeking an experienced Production Manager for 1st shift (8:00am–5:00pm) to lead daily bakery manufacturing operations. You will ensure safe, efficient, and on-time production of high-quality products for food service, retail and private label customers while upholding GMP, HACCP, SQF and OSHA standards.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with at least 5 years in manufacturing operations, including 3 years supervising teams, bakery experience preferred, and a