Plant Supervisor (Bakery)

Palermo’s Pizza Manufacturing; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Twenty free pizzas per month

Competitive compensation and benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and floating holidays

Opportunities for leadership dev and.

Job summary

Palermo's Pizza is seeking a Bakery Supervisor to lead a team of bakery associates on the production floor at our West Milwaukee facility. You will ensure schedules, quality, and safety standards are met while coaching staff and driving continuous improvement.

You will develop employees, address performance and attendance issues with HR, and collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse, and Sanitation to resolve issues and improve performance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years of experience leading or supervising employees in a production setting.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily bakery operations to achieve production, quality, and safety targets.
• Coach, develop, and provide feedback to bakery associates.
• Establish clear expectations and reinforce accountability for results.
• Support onboarding, training, and ongoing development of staff.
• Address attendance, behavioral, and performance concerns with Human Resources.
• Monitor staffing levels and coordinate resources to meet operational needs.
• Partner with Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse, Sanitation, and other departments to resolve issues and improve performance.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Problem solving

Accountability

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Post-secondary coursework in leadership or related field

Tools

Oracle ERP

Microsoft Office

Job description

**Bakery SupervisorAre you a leader who enjoys developing others while delivering exceptional operational results?Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where no two days are exactly alike?Are you energized by coaching employees, solving problems, and helping teams achieve ambitious goals?Do you believe that safety, quality, and accountability are essential to building a high-performing culture?If so, Palermo's Pizza may have the opportunity you've been looking for.**Who you’ll work for…At Palermo's, we're passionate about creating great food and building a great place to work. As a family-owned company, we combine entrepreneurial spirit with a commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.As a Bakery Supervisor, you'll lead a team of bakery associates responsible for producing products our customers love. You'll play a critical role in developing employees, driving operational performance, reinforcing food safety and quality standards, and creating an environment where people can do their best work.This is an opportunity to make an immediate impact while growing your leadership career within a dynamic manufacturing environment.**Perks…Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packageMedical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with company matchPaid time off and floating holidaysOpportunities for leadership development and career advancementExposure to continuous improvement initiatives and cross-functional projectsTwenty free pizzas per monthA collaborative culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and innovation**Where you’ll work…This role is based at our West Milwaukee manufacturing facility.As a Bakery Supervisor, you'll spend the majority of your time on the production floor supporting employees, monitoring performance, addressing challenges, and ensuring the safe and efficient execution of daily bakery operations.**What you’ll do…As a Bakery Supervisor, you will provide direct leadership to bakery associates while ensuring production schedules, quality expectations, and safety standards are consistently achieved.Responsibilities include:Leading daily bakery operations to achieve production, quality, and efficiency targetsCoaching, developing, and providing feedback to bakery associatesEstablishing clear expectations and reinforcing accountability for resultsSupporting employee onboarding, training, and ongoing developmentAddressing attendance, behavioral, and performance concerns in partnership with Human ResourcesMonitoring staffing levels and coordinating resources to support operational needsPromoting compliance with food safety, GMP, USDA, BRC, and safety requirementsPartnering with Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse, Sanitation, and other departments to resolve issues and improve performanceParticipating in continuous improvement initiatives designed to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost performanceReinforcing Palermo's values and fostering an engaged, team-oriented work environment**Why you’ll be successful…You understand that strong operational performance starts with strong leadership.You enjoy helping others succeed and are comfortable balancing the needs of employees with the demands of a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You communicate clearly, address challenges proactively, and create an environment where people understand expectations and feel supported.You thrive when you can:Develop and coach employeesSolve problems and remove barriers to successDrive accountability and resultsFoster teamwork and collaborationLead through change and uncertaintyCreate a positive and engaged work environment**What you’ll bring…Required QualificationsHigh school diploma or GEDFive or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within bakery or food productionThree or more years of experience leading or supervising employees in a production settingDemonstrated ability to coach employees, drive accountability, and achieve operational objectivesBasic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applicationsPreferred QualificationsExperience within frozen food manufacturingPost-secondary coursework in leadership, business, or a related fieldBilingual proficiency in English and SpanishExperience working in USDA, OSHA, GMP, and BRC regulated environmentsExperience supporting continuous improvement initiatives**What Success Looks Like…A successful Bakery Supervisor:Builds an engaged team that understands expectations and consistently delivers resultsAchieves production goals while maintaining high standards for quality and food safetyCoaches employees through feedback, recognition, and development opportunitiesCreates an environment of accountability, teamwork, and mutual respectPartners effectively with cross-functional teams to resolve challenges and improve performanceDemonstrates resilience, sound judgment, and adaptability in a fast-paced environmentYou should be proficient in:Leadership / People ManagementFood and Beverage ManufacturingUSDA RegulationsStandard Operating Procedures (SOPs)Supervisory ExperienceCoaching and Mentoring ExperienceOperational Metrics & KPI ManagementERP & MRP SystemsWorkplace Safety & EHS ManagementGood Manufacturing Practices (GMP)Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)Machines & technologies you'll use:ERP Software (Oracle)