Maintenance Supervisor

Bimbo Bakeries USA; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Bimbo Bakeries USA in Oxnard, California, is seeking a dedicated supervisor for shifts in their manufacturing environment. This role involves ensuring that all operations meet world-class standards for quality and safety, engaging and developing associates, and driving operational excellence.

The successful candidate will have at least 3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing setting, preferably within the food industry. They should be proficient with Microsoft Office and exhibit strong leadership and decision-making skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the food industry.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness to work varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all aspects of the shift adhere to quality, efficiency, and safety standards.
• Coach Associates towards an independent and problem-solving mentality.
• Deliver on Key Performance Indicators for People, Quality, Safety, Service, and Cost.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Organizational skills

Planning skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Decision-making

Education

High School Diploma/GED

College Degree (or some college)

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Responsibilities

• Win the shift by ensuring 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 the 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 toward 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 on schedule.
• Prepare priorities for you and your team for the upcoming shift.
• Communicate and coordinate important issues with the right team members to solve problems, 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 and deliver safety awareness programs 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.
• Utilize tablets and essential applications within the tablets, such as SOMAX, Rever, Shift Guides, Intelex, and more, to keep processes running effectively.
• Set and execute operational priorities, leveraging data to coordinate with team leaders and department leaders to achieve improved business KPIs.
• Set overall responsibility for the universal achievement of Operations Excellence standards and practices for the team.
• Build a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence, providing consistent leadership while emphasizing teamwork and collaboration that leads to high‑quality products, high associate engagement, and successful financial results.
• Drive the realization of Operations Excellence efforts across the team, using strong decision‑making skills and flexibility to promote sustainable operational initiatives and process improvement activities.
• Develop individuals to assume greater levels of responsibility and personal contribution, guiding and supporting them to enhance skills and contribute to team success.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the food industry.
• High School Diploma/GED required; College Degree (or some college) preferred.
• Proficiency‑level computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong organizational, planning, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, and adapt to various working conditions, including non‑air‑conditioned environments.
• Read English and follow written procedures accurately, ensuring compliance with established guidelines and protocols.
• Commitment to safety practices and the use of proper safety equipment.
• Strong decision‑making skills and flexibility to drive sustainable operational initiatives and process improvement activities.