Bakery Production Shift Leader

Flowers-Food; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid vacation & holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Flowers Foods, Inc. in PA is seeking a hands-on Production/Operations professional to direct shift production, ensure safety and quality, and supervise technicians and outsourced labor. The role emphasizes adherence to recipes, schedules, and standards across multiple production lines.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in plant production, a high school diploma or equivalent, and formal management training. Salary ranges from 68,000 to 80,000 with comprehensive benefits in a full-time role.

Qualifications

• Two or more years experience in all areas of plant production work.
• High School diploma or equivalence; completion of AIB Bakery Science Residence Program.
• Completion of formal management skills training program.

Responsibilities

• Instruct production technicians and outsourced labor in the care and safe operation of equipment and monitor employee use of such equipment.
• Review records and procedures to ensure proper use of time and materials; perform continuous inspections of the product to ensure quality standards.
• Ensure that all equipment is in good operating condition.
• Promote positive employee relations and interdepartmental communication and cooperation.
• Ensure a safe working environment for all personnel through enforcement of safety policies and procedures.
• Plan and adjust work assignments of personnel to cover all phases of production.
• Position may be responsible for operating the facility metal detector(s) after training and certification.
• Ensure employee compliance with work rules.
• Assist with employee training.
• Make recommendations on disciplinary action and participate in the disciplinary process as necessary.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies (EEO, Safety, etc.).
• Perform other duties as deemed by management, including schedule adherence and attendance.

Skills

Plant production

Safety training

Leadership training

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

AIB Bakery Science Residence Program

Management skills training

Job description

Flowers Foods, Inc. in PA is seeking a hands-on Production/Operations professional to direct shift production, ensure safety and quality, and supervise technicians and outsourced labor. The role emphasizes adherence to recipes, schedules, and standards across multiple production lines.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in plant production, a high school diploma or equivalent, and formal management training. Salary ranges from 68,000 to 80,000 with comprehensive benefits in a full-time role.