Production Bun/Bread Foreperson - Dunford

Franz Family Bakery; West Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage $24

Growth opportunities

Paid holidays and vacation

Healthcare benefits

Profit sharing & 401k

Job summary

Franz Family Bakery is seeking a Production Bun/Bread Foreperson to join our West Jordan team. The role oversees shift production of bread products, ensuring quality and compliance with SQF procedures. You will coordinate with engineering and packaging teams to keep lines running smoothly.

We offer a competitive hourly wage and benefits, including healthcare and retirement plans. Candidates should have bakery experience and strong leadership, with English as a requirement and Spanish as a bonus.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years leading a production team.
• High School diploma required.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Bakery experience preferred.
• English required; Spanish helpful.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate department activities on the shift to meet schedules and quality standards.
• Set up equipment for start-up and continuous operation.
• Monitor slicing, packaging, and coding to established standards.
• Work with engineering on equipment adjustments to maintain quality and schedules.
• Ensure adequate supply of packaging for smooth production.
• Train employees on safety, quality, cost and service; enforce policy.

Skills

Team leadership

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Production Bun/Bread Foreperson - Dunford

Job Category: Production

Requisition Number: PRODU002970

• Posted : August 13, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

West Jordan, UT 84088, USA

Description

Franz Family Bakery was founded in 1906 in the Pacific Northwest and has become one of country’s most successful bakeries. We produce a variety of baked products, marketed under a wide range of premium labels, all made with quality ingredients and a superior baking process. We employ over 4,000 employees and distribute our products in Alaska, Idaho, California, Utah, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.

Take your career to the next level and join our exciting team. Franz offers employees excellent benefits including:

• Competitive Wages: $24 per hour
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Generous Holiday and Vacation
• Comprehensive Healthcare -full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Profit Sharing and 401 k plan for Retirement

We are seeking a Production Foreman join our hard working and fast-paced team. The Production Foreman will assist in a variety of positions or tasks with the production of a variety of bread products. All work will be performed in accordance with SQF Food Safety procedures. Job tasks may change from day to day depending upon production needs.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for directing, coordinating department activities on the shift to guarantee the production of quality products in a clean, safe manner within established operating standards and planned schedules.
• Ensures set up of equipment to ensure proper start-up and continuous operation.
• Monitors products during production cycle for proper slicing, packaging and coding to established standards.
• Works with engineering department with equipment adjustments as necessary to maintain product quality and on-time production schedule.
• Confirms adequate supply of packaging supplies for a smooth and efficient production run.
• Trains employees to perform to standard on each job within the department, including Safety, Quality, Cost and Service. Explains and fairly enforces company policy and procedures to employees.
• Responds to problems and seeks resolutions in a timely manner.
• Responsible for seeking understanding of communications by clearly expressing facts and asking follow-up questions.

Safety Responsibility:

• Use proper LOTO process when required while performing operator or clean up duties.
• Follow plant safety rules and procedures.
• Encourage safe work techniques for all employees (mentor/coach).
• Perform all duties safely and to use discretion to prevent injuries.
• Complete annual safety refresher training requirements.

Job Requirements:

• Candidates must have a minimum of two years of experience in leading a team of people in a production environment.
• High School graduate is the minimum educational requirement.
• Must have Excel, Word and Outlook skills.
• Bakery experience preferred.
• Additional technical training including seminar training conducted by trade associations, allied groups, safety training in Hazardous Material, Right To Know and Lock-Out/Tag-Out programs, or college credits are a plus.
• Must speak English and bonus if you speak Spanish also.

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Franz Bakery is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Qualifications

High School or better.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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