Operations Supervisor

Jasurda Search Group; East Haven (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is looking for an Operations Supervisor to lead and optimize operations in a commercial bakery. The ideal candidate will have extensive baking experience, manage daily production activities and ensure compliance with safety protocols, amidst a supportive and innovative work environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

PTO and Sick Leave

Six Company-Paid Holidays

Quarterly performance bonus

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of bakery production or food manufacturing experience with 2+ years in a supervisory capacity.
• Strong working knowledge of commercial baking equipment and techniques.
• Familiarity with cost control, inventory systems, and compliance frameworks (e.g., OSHA).

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily bakery operations and support production manager.
• Maintain equipment readiness and assist with preventive maintenance planning.
• Enforce compliance with food safety standards and health codes.

Skills

Bakery experience

Operational mindset

Leadership

Inventory management

Tools

Commercial baking equipment

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Operations Supervisor

Location: New Haven, CT (06513)

Type: Direct Hire / Full Time

Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm OR 3:00pm - 11:00pm

About Our Client:
Our client is a nationally respected artisan bakery with deep roots in the New Haven community and a decades-long reputation for quality and innovation. As part of a larger family-owned food group, they’ve built a strong presence across retail and foodservice channels while maintaining a commitment to sustainability, local engagement, and employee well-being. With recent investments in operations and equipment, they’re entering a new phase of growth - making this an exciting time to join the team.

About the Role:
The Operations Supervisor will be a hands-on leader responsible for supporting daily production activities across shifts in a fast-paced commercial bakery. Reporting to the COO, this role will oversee frontline staff, enforce safety and quality standards, manage materials and schedules, and help drive improvements in efficiency and consistency. This is a critical position that directly impacts output, team performance, and product integrity. Candidates must bring strong bakery experience, a sharp operational mindset, and the ability to lead by example.

Salary & Benefits:

• Salary range of $70,000 - $80,000 depending on experience with quarterly performance bonus


• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D Insurance


• PTO, Sick Leave, and Six Company-Paid Holidays

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily bakery operations and support the production manager in meeting output and quality benchmarks


• Maintain equipment readiness and assist with preventive maintenance planning


• Monitor inventory of raw materials and finished goods; work with vendors to ensure supply continuity


• Support scheduling, payroll tracking, and labor allocation for operational efficiency


• Collaborate with area leads to document SOPs and deliver hands-on training across departments


• Enforce compliance with food safety standards, health codes, and OSHA regulations

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of bakery production or food manufacturing experience with 2+ years in a supervisory capacity is required


• Strong working knowledge of commercial baking equipment, techniques, and safety protocols


• Familiarity with cost control, inventory systems, and compliance frameworks (e.g., OSHA, FDA)

Qualified candidates should apply today and email their resume to [e-mail] for immediate consideration.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Production

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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