Production Lead

Wynen's; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Wynen's in Kentwood, MI seeks an experienced Bakery Production Lead to coordinate line setup, oversee pre-operation, and manage teardown activities. You will guide staff to meet specifications while supporting efficient output.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, ensuring food safety standards, training associates, and collaborating with other departments to reduce downtime and improve workflow.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team coordination abilities.
• Working knowledge of bakery production processes and product standards.
• Commitment to quality control, food safety, and compliance.
• Detail-oriented recordkeeping and documentation skills.
• Ability to train others and communicate effectively.
• Collaborative mindset to support cross-department operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate production line setup, pre-operation, and teardown activities.
• Direct production staff to meet product specifications and operational goals.
• Maintain and complete production records.
• Support quality assurance and ensure compliance with food safety standards.
• Train and coach associates to perform assigned duties effectively.
• Collaborate with other departments to reduce downtime and improve workflow.

Skills

Leadership

Bakery production

Food safety

Documentation

Training others

Cross-department collaboration

Job description

Role Summary

Lead bakery production by coordinating line setup, overseeing pre-operation processes, and managing teardown activities. Guide production employees to ensure products meet specifications while supporting efficient, consistent output.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate production line setup, pre-operation, and teardown activities
• Direct production staff to meet product specifications and operational goals
• Maintain and complete production records
• Support quality assurance and ensure compliance with food safety standards
• Train and coach associates to perform assigned duties effectively
• Collaborate with other departments to reduce downtime and improve workflow

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong leadership and team coordination abilities
• Working knowledge of bakery production processes and product standards
• Commitment to quality control, food safety, and compliance
• Detail-oriented recordkeeping and documentation skills
• Ability to train others and communicate effectively
• Collaborative mindset to support cross-department operations