Location: Milwaukee, WI 53215
Pay Range: $80k - $90k /yr
Job Type: Full-Time, Salaried (DIRECT HIRE OPPORTUNITY)
Schedule: Flexible schedule required to support a 24/7 manufacturing operation
Join our team!
Are you a hands-on leader who enjoys developing employees, solving problems, and driving operational excellence? We are seeking a Supervisor to lead daily operations, support employee development, and ensure production, quality, and safety goals are achieved in our fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Benefits & Perks
- 20 Free Pizzas Per Month
- Leadership Development & Career Growth Opportunities
- Paid Time Off
- Floating Holiday
- 401(k) & Roth Retirement Plan with Company Match
- Fully Vested on the 1st of the Month After Hire
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Daily Pay Available
- Family-Oriented, Collaborative Culture
Position Summary
The Supervisor is responsible for leading daily operations to achieve production, quality, safety, and efficiency goals. This role provides direct leadership to bakery associates through coaching, training, performance management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
The majority of time will be spent on the production floor supporting employees, resolving operational challenges, and ensuring a safe and productive work environment.
Essential Responsibilities
- Lead daily bakery operations to meet production schedules and performance goals.
- Supervise, coach, and develop bakery associates through ongoing feedback and training.
- Establish performance expectations and hold employees accountable for results.
- Support onboarding, training, and employee development programs.
- Address attendance, behavioral, and performance concerns in partnership with Human Resources.
- Monitor staffing levels and allocate resources to meet operational demands.
- Ensure compliance with food safety, GMP, USDA, BRC, and workplace safety requirements.
- Partner with Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse, and Sanitation teams to resolve issues and improve performance.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction.
- Foster a positive, team-oriented culture that supports employee engagement and accountability.
- Maintain accurate documentation, reports, and production records.
QualificationsRequired
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum 3 years of manufacturing experience, preferably within food production or bakery operations
- Minimum 1 year of leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
- Proven ability to coach employees, drive accountability, and achieve operational goals
- Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office
Preferred
- Experience in food manufacturing
- Post-secondary education in Leadership, Business, or a related field
- Bilingual English/Spanish
- Experience working in USDA, OSHA, GMP, and BRC regulated environments
- Continuous improvement experience
Key Skills
- Production Supervision
- Team Leadership & Employee Development
- Food Manufacturing Operations
- Bakery Production
- Performance Management
- Continuous Improvement
- GMP Compliance
- USDA & BRC Compliance
- OSHA Safety Standards
- Workforce Planning
- Problem Solving
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Communication & Coaching
- Quality Assurance
- Operational Excellence
Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
