Bakery Production Lead - Night Shift (4-Day Week)

The Judge Group; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

The Judge Group in Pleasant Prairie, WI is seeking a capable bakery shift supervisor to lead high-volume bun production on a 4-day, night shift (6pm–6am). The role offers a competitive salary of $70,000–$80,000 per year and a comprehensive benefits package.

You will manage line operations, oversee dough and baking processes, troubleshoot bottlenecks, train staff, and ensure GMP/HACCP/SQF standards, while tracking labor, waste, and throughput for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3–5 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a commercial bakery or food manufacturing environment (Bakery experience is strictly required).
• Proven hands-on experience with high-speed or artisan bun and roll production (dough dividing, rounders, overhead proofers, pan magnet systems, etc.) is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, Allergen control protocols, and OSHA guidelines; solid safety and quality understanding.

Responsibilities

• Shift Operations: Direct daily high-volume bakery shifts to hit volume, yield, and efficiency targets with minimal downtime.
• Dough & Baking Oversight: Monitor bun production parameters—including sponge/dough mixing, fermentation, proofing curves, oven temperatures, and cooling times.
• Line Troubleshooting: Quickly identify and resolve mechanical bottlenecks or dough inconsistencies across mixers, dividers, rounders, proofers, and ovens.
• Staff Leadership: Supervise, schedule, and train shift personnel; enforce accountability, attendance, and safety compliance.
• Quality & Food Safety: Maintain strict compliance with GMP, HACCP, and SQF/BRC standards; perform regular checks on bun volume, crumb texture, color, and moisture.
• Reporting & Continuous Improvement: Track and report daily labor, waste, and output metrics; lead shift root-cause analyses to improve line performance.

Skills

Bakery supervision

Shift leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate/Bachelor in Food Science or Baking Technology or Operations Management

Job description

The Judge Group in Pleasant Prairie, WI is seeking a capable bakery shift supervisor to lead high-volume bun production on a 4-day, night shift (6pm–6am). The role offers a competitive salary of $70,000–$80,000 per year and a comprehensive benefits package.

You will manage line operations, oversee dough and baking processes, troubleshoot bottlenecks, train staff, and ensure GMP/HACCP/SQF standards, while tracking labor, waste, and throughput for continuous improvement.