Bakery Production Team Leader - Drive Quality & Throughput

Bimbo Bakeries USA; Valdese (NC); On-site; USD 64,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range: $63,500 - $82,500

Annual bonus eligibility

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid Time Off

401k & Company Match

Job summary

Bimbo Bakeries USA is seeking a Production Team Leader in North Carolina to drive shift performance, coach teams, and uphold quality and safety standards across our bakery operations.

You'll lead a cross-functional team, manage throughput and on-time shipping, and implement the Operations Excellence Playbook while developing associates. This role requires 4–6 years of production experience and a High School diploma.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; 4-6 years of production experience.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to lead difficult conversations.
• Proficiency with MS Office; KRONOS knowledge is a plus.
• Willingness to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Win the shift by ensuring that all aspects of the shift meet world-class standards for quality, efficiency, and safety.
• Lead and coach Associates to achieve KPIs for throughput and shipping on time.
• Uphold and promote our E5 Leadership Behaviors: Embrace the Consumer, Ensure Operational Capabilities, Empower and Involve, Engage and Develop, and Expect Ownership and Accountability.
• Coordinate with cross-functional partners to resolve issues and manage schedules.
• Ensure cost efficiency by reducing waste and downtime, and oversee appropriate staff scheduling.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

MS Office

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

KRONOS

Job description

Bimbo Bakeries USA is seeking a Production Team Leader in North Carolina to drive shift performance, coach teams, and uphold quality and safety standards across our bakery operations.

You'll lead a cross-functional team, manage throughput and on-time shipping, and implement the Operations Excellence Playbook while developing associates. This role requires 4–6 years of production experience and a High School diploma.