Maintenance Supervisor

Bimbo Bakeries USA; Montebello (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bimbo Bakeries USA in California seeks a Team Leader to supervise manufacturing shifts, ensuring world-class quality, safety, and efficiency. You will coach Associates, drive problem-solving, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet production targets.

The role requires 3+ years of supervisory experience in manufacturing and a HS Diploma/GED, with college coursework preferred. Shifts include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• HS Diploma or GED required; College Degree (or some college) preferred.
• Willingness to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Ensure shift adheres to world-class quality, safety, and efficiency standards.
• Lead and develop Associates, coaching for independent problem-solving.
• Identify issues, assign actions, and follow up to ensure completion.
• Escalate issues to department leaders when needed.
• Achieve KPIs for safety, quality, service, and cost.
• Coordinate with cross-functional partners to resolve issues and meet production targets.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Team coordination

Safety compliance

Process improvement

Education

HS Diploma/GED

College coursework preferred

Job description

Win the shift by ensuring that that all aspects of the shift, such as product, equipment, and processes, adhere to world‑class standards for quality, efficiency, and safety

Foster a culture of Associate engagement by respecting, including, and empowering all Associates

Uphold and promote our E5 Leadership Behaviors: Embrace the Consumer, Ensure Operational Capabilities, Empower and Involve, Engage and Develop, and Expect Ownership and Accountability

Identify issues, assign actions to the appropriate team member, and follow up to ensure it was completed

Escalate issues to department leaders, as needed

Coach Associates towards an independent, problem‑solving mentality to consistently achieve world‑class standards

Operate with a One Team mentality by collaborating across departments to solve issues and ensure production is to schedule

Prepare priorities for you and your team for the upcoming shift

Communicate and coordinate important issues with the right team members to solve issues and including cross‑functional partners, incoming shift team leaders, and department leadership

Deliver on Key Performance Indicators for People, Quality, Safety, Service, and Cost

Engage and develop core competencies in Associates through onboarding, training, coaching, and consistent performance feedback

Achieve all safety goals

Deliver safety awareness programmes to eliminate unsafe acts and conditions that contribute to workplace injuries

Comply with workplace standards, company policies and government regulations

Lead the team of associates to serve sales by achieving production schedule attainment, KPIs for throughput and shipping on time, in full

Ensure cost efficiency by reducing waste, decreasing downtime, generating productivity initiatives and overseeing appropriate staff scheduling

Utilise tablets and essential applications within the tablets, such as SOMAX, Rever, Shift Guides, Intelex, and more, to keep processes running effectively

Operational Execution: This role requires the ability to think strategically about business needs, set data‑based priorities, and build plans with their associates, fellow Team Leaders and their Department Leader to achieve improved business KPIs. The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational, planning, communication, and leadership skills

They will have the ability to effectively coordinate and manage operational activities, ensuring efficient workflows, clear communication channels, and successful execution of tasks and projects

Set the Standard: This role has overall responsibility for universal achievement of Operations Excellence standards and practices for their team

The ideal candidate must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, to accommodate operational needs

They will possess the ability to read English and follow written procedures accurately, ensuring compliance with established guidelines and protocols

Additionally, they will have the ability to work off ground level with proper safety equipment, demonstrating a strong commitment to safety practices

They will also be able to work in a non‑air‑conditioned environment, adapting to various working conditions and environments as required

Driving our Culture: Our GB values and culture are what make our company different. It is critical that the Team Leader builds a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence, providing consistent leadership in working with bakery leadership and associates while emphasising teamwork and collaboration that leads to high‑quality products, high associate engagement, and successful financial results

The ideal candidate will be a team‑oriented person, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment where individuals work together towards common goals. They will value and promote teamwork, encouraging open communication and active participation from all team members

Be a Change Leader: Drive the realization of Operations Excellence efforts across their team. Utilise strong decision‑making skills and flexibility in order to drive sustainable operational initiatives and process improvement activities, and provide the necessary leadership to promote change throughout their team

The ideal candidate will possess a strong willingness to learn new skills and adapt to changing circumstances. They will embrace new challenges, seek opportunities for growth, and inspire others to embrace change and continuous learning

Developing our Talent: While driving accountability for results, be supportive and effective at developing individuals to assume greater levels of responsibility and personal contribution. The ideal candidate will exhibit leadership qualities that inspire and motivate team members. They will be committed to talent development, providing guidance and support to individuals to help them enhance their skills, assume greater responsibilities, and contribute to the overall success of the team and organisation

3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the food industry HS Diploma/GED required; College Degree (or some college) preferred Willingness to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays

The physical and mental demands described in each job posting are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of each job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of each job. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.