Production Supervisor

TDP Bakery; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

TDP Bakery in Chattanooga, TN is seeking a motivated Production Supervisor to lead our overnight bakery production team. The role entails supervising daily production operations, ensuring product quality, and maintaining food safety standards.

The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership and communication skills with at least 2 years of related experience, particularly in food manufacturing. We offer a team-oriented culture and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in production, manufacturing, bakery, or food manufacturing preferred.
• Prior lead, trainer, or supervisory experience preferred.
• Understanding of GMPs, food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production activities to meet goals.
• Lead, coach, and support production team members.
• Monitor product quality and address issues effectively.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Teams

Job description

Job Details

• Location: Chattanooga, TN
• Department: Production / Manufacturing
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Schedule: 5 days per week, typically 12:00 AM–8:00 AM. Open availability needed, including weekends and overtime as business needs require.
• Reports to: General Manager
• Job Title: Production Supervisor

About TDP Bakery

TDP Bakery brings fresh, indulgent bakery products to customers through our BakeFace™ brand and partner-labeled products. We are a growing bakery manufacturer and distributor with a close-knit, team-oriented culture and a strong focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Position Summary

We are looking for a hands‑on, motivated Production Supervisor to help lead our overnight bakery production team in Chattanooga. This role supports daily production operations, team performance, product quality, food safety, staffing, training, and overall shift execution.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who enjoys leading people, solving problems, and keeping production running safely and efficiently in a fast‑paced environment.

What You’ll Do

• Supervise daily production activities to help meet safety, quality, labor, and production goals.
• Lead, coach, and support production team members throughout the shift.
• Help coordinate staffing, breaks, line flow, production priorities, and shift assignments.
• Ensure employees follow company policies, GMPs, food safety standards, sanitation expectations, and safety procedures.
• Monitor product quality and help address issues quickly and effectively.
• Communicate production, staffing, quality, or equipment concerns to the appropriate teams.
• Partner with Quality, Sanitation, Maintenance, and Production Management to resolve operational issues.
• Support training for new and existing team members.
• Complete production reports, shift documentation, downtime tracking, labor reporting, and other required records.
• Help identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce waste, minimize downtime, and strengthen team performance.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong communication, leadership, teamwork, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to lead and support employees in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Good attention to detail and ability to identify safety, quality, equipment, or process concerns.
• Basic understanding of production processes, GMPs, food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities during the shift.
• Basic computer skills, including Outlook, Excel, Teams, or production reporting systems.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 2 years of experience in production, manufacturing, bakery, or food manufacturing preferred.
• Prior lead, trainer, or supervisory experience preferred.
• High-volume food manufacturing or bakery experience is a plus.
• Experience with production reporting, labor tracking, downtime tracking, inventory support, or quality documentation is helpful.
• Exposure to FDA, USDA, SQF, AIB, customer audits, or third‑party audits is a plus, but not required.

Preferred Skills

• Food manufacturing or bakery production experience.
• FSMA or PCQI certification is a plus.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement exposure is a plus.
• Experience with ERP systems, production software, inventory systems, or reporting tools is helpful.

Additional Information

If you are a hands‑on leader who enjoys developing people, supporting production goals, and being part of a growing team, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and join the TDP Bakery family.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

TDP Bakery is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability, or any other category protected by law.