Production Supervisor

Bimbo Bakeries USA; West Hazleton (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 63,500 - 82,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Paid Time Off

401k & Company Match

Job summary

Bimbo Bakeries USA is seeking a Production Team Leader to oversee and support the production team in maintaining world-class operational standards. You will ensure product quality, lead and develop team members, and achieve production goals.

This role requires 2-5 years of experience in the food processing industry and offers a competitive salary ranging from $63,500 to $82,500, along with comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in production, preferably in the food processing industry.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications and knowledge of Kronos is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all aspects of production adhere to quality, efficiency, and safety standards.
• Foster a culture of Associate engagement.
• Deliver on Key Performance Indicators for People, Quality, Safety, and Cost.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Operational Excellence

Team Collaboration

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Kronos

Job description

Have you ever enjoyed Arnold®, Brownberry® or Oroweat® bread? A Thomas’® English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee®, Entenmann’s® or Marinela® cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA! More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves. #LI-CW2 Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide!

Salary Range: $63,500 - $82,500 Annual Bonus Eligibility Comprehensive Benefits Package Paid Time Off 401k & Company Match

POSITION SUMMARY

Production Team Leaders play a key role in helping BBU bake with world‑class practices, win as one team, grow our people, and serve our customers. They embrace the consumer by producing high‑quality products and ensure operational capabilities by supporting their team in executing the Operations Excellence Playbook. Our Production Team Leaders empower and involve their teams to achieve key performance metrics and win the shift. They create a compelling culture by engaging and developing their team through effective coaching strategies and expect ownership and accountability to achieve throughput and shipping on‑time, in‑full.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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.
• Identify issues, assign actions to the appropriate team member, and follow up to ensure it was completed.
• Escalate issues to department leaders, as needed.
• Coach Associates towards 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 to schedule.
• Prepare priorities for you and your team for the upcoming shift.
• Communicate and coordinate important issues with the right team members to solve issues, 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. Deliver on safety awareness programs in order to eliminate unsafe acts and conditions that contribute to workplace injuries.
• Comply with workplace standards, company policies and government regulations.
• Ensure product quality, advising others on necessary formula and process adjustments to ensure 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 down time, and overseeing appropriate staff scheduling.
• Utilize tablets and essential applications within the tablets, such as SOMAX, Rever, Shift Guides, Intelex, and more, to keep processes running effectively.

KEY BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

• Operational Execution – The ability to think strategically about business needs, set data‑based priorities, build plans, and coordinate operational activities, ensuring efficient workflows and successful execution.
• Set the Standard – Overall responsibility for universal achievement of Operations Excellence standards and practices for their team.
• Driving our Culture – Build a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence, emphasizing teamwork and collaboration.
• Be a Change Leader – Drive realization of Operations Excellence efforts, with strong decision‑making skills and flexibility to promote change throughout the team.
• Developing our Talent – Support and develop individuals to assume greater responsibility and personal contribution, inspiring motivation and growth.

EDUCATION AND WORK HISTORY

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• 2-5 years of experience in production, preferably in the food processing industry or fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• 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 organization skills and ability to handle multiple tasks/projects.
• Willingness to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described in each job posting are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of each job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of each job.

EEO STATEMENT

Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.