Bakery Senior Lead (3rd Shift)

Palermo's Pizza; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 free pizzas per month

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid Time Off + Floating Holiday

Safety shoe reimbursement

Job summary

Palermo's Pizza is seeking a Bakery Senior Lead in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to oversee bakery operations and ensure production quality. You will coordinate workflow on the production floor, support team members, and enforce safety standards during 3rd Shift, from 10:00pm to 6:30am.

Ideal candidates should have 2-4 years of manufacturing or bakery experience, with strong leadership skills and familiarity with food safety standards. Enjoy perks like free pizzas and a comprehensive benefits package!

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of manufacturing or bakery production experience preferred.
• Previous lead or leadership experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food manufacturing standards preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support daily bakery production operations to meet goals.
• Coordinate workflow and provide leadership for associates.
• Train and mentor team members on food safety and procedures.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Leadership

Food safety knowledge

Basic computer skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP/WMS systems

Job description

Overview

Love pizza? Love leadership? Join Palermo’s and help lead the production of some of the fastest-growing frozen pizza brands in the country! At Palermo’s, innovation, quality, and teamwork are at the center of everything we do. As a Bakery Senior Lead, you’ll play a critical role in supporting bakery operations, leading associates on the production floor, and helping ensure we safely produce high-quality products that customers love. If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoy coaching teams while staying hands-on in operations, this could be the role for you.

Responsibilities

• Support daily bakery production operations to meet safety, quality, and production goals
• Coordinate workflow and provide floor leadership for bakery associates during assigned shifts
• Troubleshoot operational and production issues and escalate concerns when needed
• Assist with startup, shutdown, and product changeovers
• Train and mentor team members on GMPs, food safety, sanitation, and standard operating procedures
• Reinforce accountability, teamwork, and performance expectations
• Monitor production paperwork, material usage, and operational efficiency
• Communicate closely with Maintenance, Quality, Warehouse, and Production leadership teams
• Promote a safe work environment and compliance with OSHA, USDA, BRC, and company standards

Shift

This role supports our 3rd Shift bakery operations, 10:00pm-6:30am. Team members should be comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment and supporting weekend operations as needed.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of manufacturing or bakery production experience preferred
• Previous lead or leadership experience preferred
• Knowledge of food manufacturing, GMPs, OSHA, USDA, and BRC standards preferred
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and ERP/WMS systems
• Ability to work weekends and flexible schedules as needed

Perks

• 20 free pizzas per month
• Competitive pay with growth opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off + Floating Holiday
• Career advancement and development opportunities
• Safety-focused environment with safety shoe reimbursement

Ready to help lead the bakery team behind everyone’s favorite frozen pizzas? Apply today and grow your career with Palermo’s!