Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Bakery Production Supervisor
Department: Production
Reports To: Operations Manager
Location: Strike Force Staffing – Brooklyn, NY
Employment Type: Full-Time
Availability: Open Availability (including weekends and holidays as needed)
Number of Openings: 1
Salary Range: $70,000 – $75,000 per year
Work Environment: Exposure to extreme temperatures (hot/cold); food handling required
Job Summary:
Strike Force Staffing is seeking a dedicated and experienced Bakery Production Supervisor to join our team at a commercial bakery facility in Brooklyn, NY. This role is a critical leadership position, supporting the Operations Manager in overseeing day-to-day start-up activities, ensuring production starts on time, and maintaining high-quality standards for bread and other baked goods.
The ideal candidate will bring hands-on bakery production experience, a deep understanding of commercial baking operations, and the leadership skills necessary to manage people and processes during a fast-paced production shift.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee start-up operations, ensuring all production lines are properly set up and tested (ATP and other applicable tests).
- Supervise all aspects of bread and baked goods production during assigned shifts.
- Lead by example in enforcing food safety and employee safety protocols.
- Address and troubleshoot production, equipment, and material issues in real time to minimize downtime.
- Ensure accurate documentation of production data, safety checks, and quality control records.
- Monitor production sequencing, run rates, and waste reduction efforts.
- Maintain proper staffing levels and schedule coverage while minimizing overtime.
- Support the training and onboarding of new staff, ensuring consistent application of company standards.
- Enforce company policies and handle basic employee relations, including disciplinary actions when required, in coordination with HR.
- Maintain cleanliness and GMP standards throughout production areas.
- Attend and contribute to team and cross-departmental meetings.
Additional Duties:
- Perform production line tasks during emergencies or when staffing shortages occur.
- Uphold and enforce company policies and core values at all times .
- Act as a communication bridge between upper management and the production floor, providing insight into operational challenges.
Qualifications & Experience:
- 5–7 years of progressive experience in a commercial baking environment, with a strong concentration in bread and other baked goods.
- Proven supervisory or lead experience in a high-volume food manufacturing or bakery setting.
- Strong understanding of bakery production equipment, ingredients, and process flow.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a physically demanding environment and adapt to fluctuating temperatures.
- Flexible and dependable, with open availability for various shifts including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
Benefits:
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Maternity & Paternity Leave
- Commuter Benefits
If you're a motivated bakery professional ready to lead in a fast-paced, high-impact environment, apply now and be part of an exciting opportunity with Strike Force Staffing.
Job Tags
Full time, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Early shift,