Production Supervisor

Bimbo Bakeries USA; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Bimbo Bakeries USA in Topeka, Kansas is seeking a dedicated team leader to oversee production operations. The role involves coaching associates, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring efficient production schedules. Candidates must possess a high school diploma and 2-5 years of relevant experience in a production environment.

Strong communication skills and a commitment to safety practices are essential. This position requires flexibility in working hours, with potential shifts including nights and weekends. Join us to foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in production, preferably in food processing or fast-paced manufacturing.
• Willingness to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to lead difficult conversations.

Responsibilities

• Coach associates toward an independent, problem-solving mentality.
• Ensure product quality and operational efficiency.
• Engage and develop core competencies in associates.

Skills

Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

Proficiency in MS Office applications

Strong organizational skills

Ability to read English

Commitment to safety practices

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office applications

KRONOS

Job description

Overview

Win the shift by ensuring that all aspects of the shift, such as product, equipment, and processes, adhere to world-class standards for quality, efficiency, and safety. Foster a culture of associate engagement by respecting, including, and empowering all associates. Uphold and promote our E5 Leadership Behaviors: Embrace the Consumer, Ensure Operational Capabilities, Empower and Involve, Engage and Develop, and Expect Ownership and Accountability.

Responsibilities

• Identify issues, assign actions to the appropriate team member, and follow up to ensure completion. Escalate issues to department leaders as needed.
• Coach associates toward an independent, problem-solving mentality to consistently achieve world-class standards.
• Operate with a One Team mentality by collaborating across departments to solve issues and ensure production is on schedule.
• Prepare priorities for you and your team for the upcoming shift.
• Communicate and coordinate important issues with the right team members, including cross-functional partners, incoming shift team leaders, and department leadership.
• Deliver on key performance indicators for people, quality, safety, service, and cost.
• Engage and develop core competencies in associates through onboarding, training, coaching, and consistent performance feedback.
• Achieve all safety goals and deliver on safety awareness programs in order to eliminate unsafe acts and conditions contributing to workplace injuries.
• Comply with workplace standards, company policies, and government regulations.
• Ensure product quality, advising others on necessary formula and process adjustments to keep product runs within specification.
• Lead the team of associates to serve sales by achieving production schedule attainment, KPIs for throughput, and shipping on time, in full.
• Ensure cost efficiency by reducing waste, decreasing downtime, and overseeing appropriate staff scheduling.
• Utilize tablets and essential applications (e.g., SOMAX, Rever, Shift Guides, Intelex) to keep processes running effectively.
• Think strategically about business needs, set data-based priorities, and build plans with associates, fellow team leaders, and department leaders to improve business KPIs.
• Set the standard: overall responsibility for universal achievement of Operations Excellence standards and practices for the team.
• Work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays, to accommodate operational needs.
• Read and follow written procedures accurately, ensuring compliance with established guidelines and protocols.
• Work ground-level with proper safety equipment, demonstrating a strong commitment to safety practices; also able to work in a non-air-conditioned environment.
• Build a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence, providing consistent leadership in collaboration with bakery leadership and associates.
• Drive the realization of Operations Excellence efforts across the team, utilizing strong decision-making skills and flexibility.
• Support and develop individuals to assume greater responsibilities and personal contribution, motivating team members.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 2‑5 years of experience in production, preferably in the food processing industry or fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• A combination of education, training, and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), including the ability to lead difficult conversations.
• Proficiency-level computer skills including MS Office applications; KRONOS knowledge is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks/projects.
• Willingness to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to read English and follow written procedures accurately.
• Commitment to safety practices; ability to work in non-air-conditioned environments.