Night-Shift Bakery Production Lead — Bun Specialist

The Judge Group; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a Production Supervisor for a bakery manufacturer in Pleasant Prairie, WI. You will oversee staff and all stages of bun production, with a strong emphasis on quality, food safety, and safety compliance. Specialized experience in high-volume bun production is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities include shift leadership, line troubleshooting, and daily reporting. A high school diploma or GED with relevant baking education is expected, with opportunities for career

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a commercial bakery or food manufacturing environment.
• Specialty preference for high-speed or artisan bun and roll production (dough dividing, rounders, proofers, etc.).
• Deep understanding of commercial baking processes, yeast-raised dough chemistry, fermentation timing, and baking equipment.
• Solid knowledge of GMP, HACCP, allergen control and OSHA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily high-volume bakery shifts to meet volume, yield, and efficiency targets with minimal downtime.
• Monitor bun production parameters including mixing, fermentation, proofing curves, oven temperatures and cooling times.
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks or dough inconsistencies across mixers, dividers, rounders, proofers, and ovens.
• Supervise, schedule, train shift personnel; enforce attendance and safety compliance.
• Maintain strict GMP/HACCP/SQF-BRC standards; check bun volume, crumb texture, color, and moisture.
• Track and report daily labor, waste, and output; lead root-cause analyses to improve line performance.

Skills

Leadership experience

Bun and roll production

GMP/HACCP knowledge

OSHA guidelines knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate/Bachelor degree in Food Science or Baking Technology or Operations Management

Job description

The Judge Group is seeking a Production Supervisor for a bakery manufacturer in Pleasant Prairie, WI. You will oversee staff and all stages of bun production, with a strong emphasis on quality, food safety, and safety compliance. Specialized experience in high-volume bun production is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities include shift leadership, line troubleshooting, and daily reporting. A high school diploma or GED with relevant baking education is expected, with opportunities for career