Production Supervisor

Otis Spunkmeyer, LLC; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture

Health & Wellness

Work-Life Balance

Financial Security

Growth & Development

Flexibility & Support

Recognition & Rewards

Job summary

Aspire Bakeries in Cayce, SC is seeking a Production Supervisor to lead daily bakery operations, ensure safety, quality, and productivity, and develop a high-performing team. As a production leader, you will monitor records, mentor staff, and resolve issues to maintain throughput while sustaining a safe, clean, and compliant work environment.

Collaborating with Maintenance, Quality, and other departments, you’ll drive continuous improvement and use data to improve efficiency, waste reduction,

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in a production environment with supervisory experience.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production activities to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations.
• Supervise, coach, and develop production team members to meet performance expectations.
• Resolve production and operational challenges to maintain productivity.
• Monitor records, material usage, inventory tracking, and reporting for accuracy.
• Analyze performance data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with Maintenance, Quality, and other departments to address issues.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP systems

Production reporting tools

Job description

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Hungry for a career that’s as rewarding as it is delicious?

We’re looking for hard-working people who will bring integrity, creativity, and a passion for excellence to everything they do - whether that’s on the bakery floor, in the office, or supporting customers. In return, we offer a workplace culture built on care, ownership, and growth - where your contributions matter and your career can rise as high as our bread loaves!

With 13 commercial bakeries across North America and a reputation as an industry leader, Aspire Bakeries is rising together with our people and our customers to be the best all-around bakery solution. If you’re ready to grow with us, we’d love to hear from you

Why You’ll Love Working At Aspire Bakeries

• Culture - Our culture thrives on collaboration, diversity, and a shared passion for excellence. We support team members, empower growth, and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-paid life insurance and additional voluntary options to fit your needs.
• Work-Life Balance – Paid parental leave, generous paid time off, and holidays so you can recharge and spend time on what matters most.
• Financial Security – Competitive retirement plans, plus short- and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Growth & Development – Opportunities to build skills, grow your career, and develop expertise through Aspire Bakeries’ learning and development programs.
• Flexibility & Support – HSA and FSA plans to help you manage everyday expenses.
• Recognition & Rewards – Performance incentive plans that celebrate achievements across sales, bakery performance, and individual contributions.

About the Role

We are seeking a Production Supervisor to join our manufacturing team in Cayce, SC bakery. As a Production Supervisor, you will be accountable for leading daily production operations, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity standards are consistently achieved while developing and supporting a high-performing team. This role is critical to maintaining efficient operations, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with company policies and manufacturing standards.

Core Accountabilities (What You’ll be Doing)

• Lead daily production activities to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations.
• Supervise, coach, and develop production team members to achieve performance expectations.
• Resolve production, personnel, and operational challenges to maintain productivity and workflow.
• Monitor production records, material usage, inventory tracking, and reporting for accuracy and accountability.
• Analyze production performance, downtime, and operational data to identify improvement opportunities.
• Partner with Maintenance, Quality, and other departments to address equipment and process issues.
• Promote a safe, organized, and continuous improvement-focused work environment through safety leadership and incident investigations.

Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table)

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience in a production environment.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze production reports, downtime data, and performance metrics to drive operational decisions.
• Proficiency with basic computer systems and production reporting tools.

Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success)

• 4 or more years of manufacturing experience.
• Previous supervisory experience in a food manufacturing or bakery environment.
• Experience working with SAP systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies, root cause analysis, and operational efficiency initiatives.

Aspire Bakeries is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.