Supervisor, Bakery - Muffins

Davita Inc.; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in specialty baked goods seeks a Production Supervisor to oversee manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will manage production staff, ensure adherence to procedures, and drive continuous improvement. This role demands strong leadership and problem-solving skills and experience in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of manufacturing experience required.
• Prior supervisory or team lead experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire production process, ensuring efficiency.
• Supervise production staff and evaluate performance.
• Analyze production runs and recommend improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Aspire Bakeries is a North American baking company with a leadership position in specialty frozen baked goods. Formed from leading bakery companies, its innovative food portfolio includes breads, artisan breads, buns, cookies, donuts, muffins and pastries from beloved brands likeLa Brea Bakery,Otis Spunkmeyer, andOakrun Farm Bakery. With 13 bakeries in North America, we are committed to driving innovation, predicting upcoming consumer trends and flavors, and exceeding our customers' expectations. Aspire Bakeries champions the values of Integrity, Ownership, Customer Focus, Creativity and Care to help us deliver on People Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Collaboration.

Position Overview

We are seeking a hands-on and results-driven Production Supervisor to lead and support our manufacturing operations. In this role, you'll be responsible for overseeing the entire production process, ensuring that procedures are followed, issues are resolved quickly, and operations are running efficiently.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in manufacturing, proven leadership experience, and the ability to drive continuous improvement through collaboration and analysis. This is a critical role in maintaining a safe, efficient, and high-quality production environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute daily production plans and ensure tasks are completed according to established procedures and safety regulations.


• Supervise production staff and evaluate performance to promote a high-functioning team.


• Investigate and resolve production or personnel issues in real time.


• Ensure all raw materials used in mixing are accurately tracked and accounted for.


• Verify production and quality assurance records are properly completed and maintained.


• Monitor and ensure accuracy of timekeeping for production team members.


• Submit production data and reports as required.


• Analyze production runs and recommend improvements to increase efficiency or reduce waste.


• Observe production floor conditions and identify opportunities for improvement in safety, cleanliness, or process.


• Conduct and report on accident investigations as needed.


• Reconcile daily downtime and analyze root causes for corrective actions.


• Collaborate daily with Maintenance and other departments to resolve equipment or production challenges.


• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.


• 3-4 years of manufacturing experience required.


• Prior supervisory or team lead experience in a manufacturing setting strongly preferred.


• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.


• Ability to analyze reports and performance data to inform decisions.


• Proficiency in SAP, Microsoft Excel, and Word is a plus.

Shift: 2nd

Aspire Bakeries is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.