Specialized experience in high-volume bun production (e.g., hamburger/hot dog buns, artisanal buns, brioche, or specialty rolls) is strongly preferred.
Location: Pleasant Prairie, WI
Salary: $70,000.00 USD Annually - $80,000.00 USD Annually
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.
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