1st Shift Artisan Baking Supervisor

O&H Danish Bakery•Mount Pleasant, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Artisan Baking Supervisor to oversee our 1st shift baking operations. This role involves not only hands-on baking tasks but also leadership responsibilities, including coaching staff, optimizing efficiency, ensuring food safety standards, and managing daily orders. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food manufacturing or food service, excellent supervisory skills, and a commitment to quality and safety.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Experience in Food Service and/or Manufacturing environment strongly desired
5 years in supervisory role
Strong Math skills, including the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide without the aid of a calculator
Ability to read and speak English
Ability to lead staff members in a collaborative and encouraging manner
Ability to obtain information and take a proactive approach to problem solving
Ability to work 1st or 3rd Shift with prior notification
Ability to lift 50 pounds repetitively throughout shift
Comfortable standing, lifting, and bending for the duration of an entire shift
Ability to complete repetitive motions throughout designated shift
Ability to Stand or Walk for extended periods of time throughout shift

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred
Ability to speak Spanish

Responsibilities

Precisely measuring and mixing ingredients into dough according to a recipe
Rolling and cutting dough, depositing into baking pans, or distributing filling as part of a product
Forming and shaping products from dough or batter according to recipe specifications
Baking shaped dough and decorating the final product
Using exact measurements and paying strict attention to timing
Coaching and developing staff members, working with other leaders and Human Resources to facilitate positive relationships
Optimizing operational efficiencies while ensuring high-quality standards are met or exceeded
Ensuring all team members are trained and adhere to the company's Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s)
Ensuring all team members are trained and adhere to the company's HACCP and other food safety procedures
Troubleshooting issues and involving maintenance to ensure equipment is available and properly maintained
Ensuring daily orders are being filled accurately
Regularly reviewing the performance of personnel within the department, promoting strengths and identifying areas for improvement
Building team leaders to ensure the team functions effectively in the absence of their manager
Assisting other departments when needed to carry out the company's mission
Performing other related duties as assigned by management