Production Supervisor - 1st Shift

Campbell Soup; Bloomfield (CT); On-site; USD 66,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Bloomfield is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee bakery operations. This role demands strong leadership skills to ensure safety, quality, and efficiency in production while managing a team of up to 60 employees. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment along with strong problem-solving capabilities. Join us and help make a difference every day while enjoying comprehensive benefits from day one.

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) matching program

Unlimited sick time and paid time off

Access to fitness center

On-site daycare

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Community service matching

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience, including supervisory experience.
• Strong working knowledge of safety and food quality standards.
• Mechanically inclined and able to learn new systems quickly.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety leadership and champion company safety programs.
• Lead daily shift operations to achieve production targets.
• Provide coaching and performance feedback to team.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Manufacturing Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field

Baking Science accreditation

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access)

Job description

Since 1869 we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Michael Angelo’s, Pace, Pacific Foods, Prego, Rao’s Homemade, Swanson, and V8. In our Snacks division, we have brands like Cape Cod, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pepperidge Farm, Snack Factory, and Snyder’s of Hanover.

Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

Why Campbell’s…

• Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners).
• Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting.
• Campbell’s offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.
• If in WHQ – free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store.
• Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell’s. Our “Campbell’s Cares” program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
• Campbell’s has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.

How you will make history here…

The Production Supervisor is a frontline leader responsible for the safe, efficient, and high-quality operation of all bakery production activities. This role ensures that scheduled production is completed on time and meets all safety, quality, and performance standards. The Production Supervisor fosters a collaborative environment across departments, promoting team effectiveness and continuous improvement across all shifts. The ideal candidate is a proactive, dependable leader with strong follow-through, problem-solving skills, and a can-do attitude who motivates their team to achieve excellence in Safety, People, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SPQDC).

What you will do…

Safety Leadership:

• Champion and enforce all company safety programs and policies.
• Investigate safety events and ensure timely entry into Velocity EHS.

Quality and Compliance:

• Uphold and model adherence to GMPs, HACCP, SQF, AIB, and related quality protocols.
• Complete quality checks and documentation accurately and on time.
• Manage quality deviations and follow through on corrective actions.

Production Execution:

• Lead daily shift operations to achieve scheduled output and meet production targets.
• Oversee up to 60 employees across processing, baking, and packaging functions.
• Manage shift scheduling, employee rotations, and cross-training initiatives.

Leadership and Development:

• Drive engagement through team huddles, Gemba walks, and handoff meetings.
• Provide coaching and performance feedback, including timecard management and reviews.
• Develop team leaders and operators through structured capability training and skills matrices.
• Build and sustain a BSO (Bakery Shift Optimization) / BQO (Bakery Quality Optimization) culture.

Operational Excellence:

• Collaborate with Maintenance and other departments to ensure seamless operations.
• Support and escalate maintenance work orders appropriately.
• Lead shift reconciliation of production and QA documentation.
• Participate in OPEX (Operational Excellence) and SAP process improvement initiatives.

Cross-Functional Coordination:

• Work with other shift supervisors and plant support staff to meet schedule attainment and performance goals.
• Other Duties as Assigned
• Qualifications

Who you will work with…

You will work with the operations team, your direct reports, and other functions within the plant.

What you bring to the table (must have) …

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience, including supervisory experience, ideally in a manufacturing or food production setting.

It would be great to have…

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred. Equivalent experience considered.
• Baking Science accreditation a plus.

• Strong working knowledge of safety and food quality standards (OSHA, SQF, AIB, HACCP).

• Proven leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities across all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in SAP, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Access).
• Mechanically inclined and able to learn new systems quickly.

Compensation and Benefits:

The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between

$66,000-$94,900

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.