Fort Wayne - Production Supervisor

Lewis Bakeries, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Pension plan

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Relocation assistance available

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Lewis Bakeries, Inc. in Fort Wayne, IN seeks a Production Supervisor to implement best practices for bread and roll production, supervise staff, drive continuous improvement, and ensure food quality and safety.

This role reports to the Production Manager and requires strong leadership and problem-solving skills. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will coordinate manpower, equipment, and materials to meet production goals while maintaining a safe, compliant work environment and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of food safety standards, GMPs, and production processes.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends or overtime as needed.
• Experience with high-volume bakery equipment and processes.

Responsibilities

• Implement company standards for formulas, scaling weights, pan sizes, bake times, and production control processes.
• Train, coach, oversee, provide feedback and assess staff performance.
• Coordinate manpower, ingredients, and equipment for efficient production.
• Troubleshoot equipment to maintain product quality and consistency.
• Ensure on-time delivery of quality products to Sales and other departments.

Skills

Leadership

GMPs

Food safety

Problem solving

Communication

Overtime flexibility

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Production SupervisorFull-Time | Exempt | On-site | Fort Wayne INThe Production Supervisor reports to the Production Manager and is responsible for implementing best practices and standards for product and process to promote efficient production of consistent quality bread or roll products. This position has direct responsibility of ensuring all work activities under its span of control are performed with attention to the highest standards of food quality, safe processes, compliance with all appropriate legal requirements and a focus on continuous process improvement.About Lewis BakeriesLewis Bakeries is a family-owned and operated company founded by three brothers in 1925 in Anna, Illinois. Lewis primarily bakes loaf bread, buns, and rolls under trusted brands including Bunny Bread, Lewis Bake Shop, Healthy Life, and other regional favorites.Today, Lewis Bakeries operates facilities in LaPorte, Fort Wayne, Vincennes, and Evansville, Indiana, as well as Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Our heritage has been built on quality, reliability, and a commitment to our customers since 1925. Every day, the Lewis family and our dedicated associates rise to the challenge of baking the very best bakery products while maintaining a forward-thinking passion for growth and innovation.What Makes Us GreatAt Lewis Bakeries, we believe in rewarding our employees with a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that supports their health, financial well-being, and professional growth.Exceptional Total Rewards PackageIn addition to a competitive salary, employees enjoy a benefits package that provides significant financial value, including:Medical coverage with weekly premiums as low as $10 and a low-deductible plan designComprehensive dental coverage, including orthodontic benefits for dependent childrenCompany-funded pension plan and a 401(k) with company matching contributionsCompany-paid short-term and long-term disability insurancePaid vacation time and paid holidaysRelocation assistance available for qualified candidatesProfessional development opportunities and long-term career growthAdditional reasons employees choose Lewis Bakeries:Family-owned company with over 100 years of baking excellenceStable and growing organization with a long history of successCollaborative culture that values employee engagement, safety, and continuous improvementOpportunity to make a meaningful impact as a key member of the bakery leadership teamOpportunities for growth, development, and career advancementKey ResponsibilitiesImplement company standards for formulas, scaling weights, pan sizes, bag sizes, bake times, and all production control processes for bread and roll productsTrain, coach, oversee, provide feedback and assess Production staff and overall bakery production performanceStrong leadership skills with the proven ability to set a vision, manage change, develop others, and strategically plan for continuous improvementAbility to plan and coordinate use of manpower, ingredients and equipment to ensure efficient production of consistent quality productsDirect resources of plant and equipment toward the most efficient production of baked goodsImplement best practices to achieve company standards on controllable costsPromote safety through work procedures, and employee safety programsAbility to trouble shoot equipment to ensure optimum product quality is achievedEnsure that consistent quality product is provided to Sales on a timely basisEvaluate product quality to ensure compliance with established standardsCollaborative and able to build/maintain partnering relationships with other departmentsDemonstrated ability to function successfully in a fast paced, changing work environmentQualificationsRequired5+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environmentKnowledge of food safety standards, GMP’s, and production processesStrong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skillsAbility to work flexible hours, including weekends or overtime as neededDemonstrates comprehensive knowledge of equipment utilized in high-volume bakery manufacturing, including how machinery functions within each phase of the baking processPossesses a strong understanding of ingredient behavior and the critical relationship between formulation, time and temperature to ensure product consistency and quality.Proficient in basic computer applications, including Microsoft Excel and Word, with the capacity to learn and operate additional company-specific systems and manufacturing software platformsCapable of navigating dynamic production environments, troubleshooting unexpected issues, and mediating workplace conflicts to maintain productivity and moralePreferredExperience managing a unionized workforce is highly desirableCompletion of American Institute of Baking (AIB) in-residence baking science and technology course and AIB Science of Baking correspondence course strongly desired (not required)Familiarity with BRC and BSCI food safety standards is highly preferred.Ability to work independently while collaborating across cross-functional teams.Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving business environment.Equal Opportunity EmployerLewis Bakeries is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or Vietnam era or other protected veteran status.All candidates must successfully complete a background check, drug test and reference check for further consideration.#lbmanagement