Production Supervisor 3rd Shift

THE JAMES SKINNER LLC; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

THE JAMES SKINNER LLC in Omaha, NE is seeking a Bakery Production Supervisor to plan, direct and coordinate the work of bakery staff, ensuring safe shift operation and high-quality products produced on time.

You will supervise production crews, establish schedules, monitor quality and safety, report production results, and lead with clear goals, feedback and a positive working atmosphere. This role requires strong communication and hands-on leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years in bakery production supervision.
• Excellent communications skills, including active listening and clear speaking.
• Ability to lead diverse teams and provide constructive feedback.
• Strong organizational and planning abilities.
• Commitment to food safety and GMP compliance.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate bakery production staff to meet goals.
• Plan work schedules and production sequences to meet production targets.
• Interpret production orders and policies for workers.
• Confer with supervisors to coordinate operations across departments.
• Maintain production data and prepare reports on results.
• Monitor operators to ensure compliance with standards.
• Provide daily written reports of issues and observations.
• Demonstrate leadership and motivate the workforce.

Skills

Bakery production

Excellent communications

Managing diversity

Motivating others

Organizing

Perseverance

Drive for results

Job description

Omaha, NE, US

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to plan, direct and coordinate the work of bakery employees, resulting in safe shift operation, producing high quality products on-time, and motivating the workforce.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in the production of bakery products.
• Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
• Interpret production orders and company policies and procedures for workers.
• Confer with other supervisors and shift leaders to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.
• Assume complete responsibility for all activities of the department and performance.
• Calculate labor and equipment requirements and production specifications, using standard formulas.
• Maintain operations data such as time, production, and cost records, and prepare management reports of production results.
• Observe work, and monitor gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure that operators conform to production or processing standards.
• Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
• Provide written reports of issues, problems and/or observations on a daily basis.
• Confer with management, co-workers and/or subordinates to resolve worker problems, complaints, or grievances.
• Demonstrate positive leadership practices including setting clear goals with shift leads and employees, providing regular feedback, and contributing to a positive and motivational work environment.
• Enforce plant GMP’s and Food Safety policies and procedures, general plant housekeeping and organization.
• Demonstrate equipment operations and work and safety procedures to new employees.
• The employee understands and complies with all food safety policies, procedures and programs as stated in the Company’s Food Safety Manual.
• The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the incumbent will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and classification of the position. Job descriptions should be regularly reviewed to ensure they are an accurate representation of the position.

Skills and Experience

• To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position.
• Functional and Technical Skills: Minimum three years in bakery production required.
• Excellent communications skills required, including active listening and effective speaking.
• Managing Diversity: Proven ability to work with a variety of people, based not only on legally protected classifications but also differences in communication styles, learning styles and other differences.
• Motivating Others: Demonstrated skill in contributing to a motivating work environment.
• Ethics and Values: Demonstrated ability to maintain the highest ethical standards in the work environment.
• Integrity and Trust: Demonstrated skill in earning and keeping co-worker and direct reports trust.
• Organizing: Demonstrated skill in organizing work, setting priorities and planning ahead required.
• Perseverance: Demonstrated skill in working toward goals despite encountering obstacles.
• Drive for Results: Focus on and commitment to achieving outcomes required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in bakery production supervision.