Senior Bakery Production Leader

Lewis Bakeries; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

401(k) with company matching

Pension plan

Disability insurance

Paid vacation & holidays

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Lewis Bakeries seeks a Production Manager to drive efficient production of bread and rolls at our Evansville facility. You will lead bakery staff, implement standards for formulas, scaling, bake times, and product quality across shifts, while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and hands-on experience in high-speed manufacturing, with proficiency in Excel and Word to track performance and costs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 5 years in a management position.
• Knowledge of food safety standards, GMPs, and production processes.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in basic computer applications, including Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Implement company standards for formulas, scaling weights, pan sizes, bag sizes, bake times, and all production control processes for bread and roll products.
• Train, coach, oversee, provide feedback and assess Production staff and overall bakery production performance.
• Lead with a vision, manage change, develop others, and plan for continuous improvement.
• Plan and coordinate manpower, ingredients, and equipment for efficient production of quality products.
• Coordinate with Sanitation to meet cleanliness and product safety regulatory requirements.
• Implement best practices to achieve controllable costs and safety programs.
• Ensure consistent quality product is provided to Sales on a timely basis.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

GMP knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Education

2 Year Degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Lewis Bakeries seeks a Production Manager to drive efficient production of bread and rolls at our Evansville facility. You will lead bakery staff, implement standards for formulas, scaling, bake times, and product quality across shifts, while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and hands-on experience in high-speed manufacturing, with proficiency in Excel and Word to track performance and costs.