Production Supervisor - 3rd shift

The Judge Group; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a Production Supervisor for a bakery manufacturer in Pleasant Prairie, WI. You will oversee staff and all stages of bun production, with a strong emphasis on quality, food safety, and safety compliance. Specialized experience in high-volume bun production is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities include shift leadership, line troubleshooting, and daily reporting. A high school diploma or GED with relevant baking education is expected, with opportunities for career

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a commercial bakery or food manufacturing environment.
• Specialty preference for high-speed or artisan bun and roll production (dough dividing, rounders, proofers, etc.).
• Deep understanding of commercial baking processes, yeast-raised dough chemistry, fermentation timing, and baking equipment.
• Solid knowledge of GMP, HACCP, allergen control and OSHA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily high-volume bakery shifts to meet volume, yield, and efficiency targets with minimal downtime.
• Monitor bun production parameters including mixing, fermentation, proofing curves, oven temperatures and cooling times.
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks or dough inconsistencies across mixers, dividers, rounders, proofers, and ovens.
• Supervise, schedule, train shift personnel; enforce attendance and safety compliance.
• Maintain strict GMP/HACCP/SQF-BRC standards; check bun volume, crumb texture, color, and moisture.
• Track and report daily labor, waste, and output; lead root-cause analyses to improve line performance.

Skills

Leadership experience

Bun and roll production

GMP/HACCP knowledge

OSHA guidelines knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate/Bachelor degree in Food Science or Baking Technology or Operations Management

Job description

Bakery manufacturer in the Pleasant Prairie, WI area is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor with a strong background in commercial baking to lead their daily production operations. In this role, you will oversee staff, manage mixing, proofing, baking, and packaging operations, and ensure strict compliance with quality, food safety, and safety protocols.Specialized experience in high-volume bun production (e.g., hamburger/hot dog buns, artisanal buns, brioche, or specialty rolls) is strongly preferred.

4 day work week night shift - 6p - 6a schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Shift Operations: Direct daily high-volume bakery shifts to hit volume, yield, and efficiency targets with minimal downtime.

• Dough & Baking Oversight: Monitor bun production parameters - including sponge/dough mixing, fermentation, proofing curves, oven temperatures, and cooling times.

• Line Troubleshooting: Quickly identify and resolve mechanical bottlenecks or dough inconsistencies across mixers, dividers, rounders, proofers, and ovens.

• Staff Leadership: Supervise, schedule, and train shift personnel; enforce accountability, attendance, and safety compliance.

• Quality & Food Safety: Maintain strict compliance with GMP, HACCP, and SQF/BRC standards; perform regular checks on bun volume, crumb texture, color, and moisture.

• Reporting & Continuous Improvement: Track and report daily labor, waste, and output metrics; lead shift root-cause analyses to improve line performance.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a commercial bakery or food manufacturing environment (Bakery experience is strictly required).

• Specialty Preference: Proven hands-on experience with high-speed or artisan bun and roll production (dough dividing, rounders, overhead proofers, pan magnet systems, etc.) is highly preferred.

• Knowledge: Deep understanding of commercial baking processes, yeast-raised dough chemistry, fermentation timing, and baking equipment.

• Safety & Quality Standards: Solid knowledge of GMP, HACCP, Allergen control protocols, and OSHA guidelines.

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required; Associate/Bachelor degree in Food Science, Baking Technology (e.g., AIB Certification), or Operations Management is a major plus.

Benefits & Compensation

Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and strong career growth opportunities.