Production Supervisor

Bimbo Bakeries USA•Oconomowoc, WI

12d•$66,600 - $86,600

About The Position

Production Team Leaders play a key role in helping Bimbo Bakeries USA bake with world-class practices, work as one team, develop associates, and serve customers. They produce high-quality products and support their teams in executing the Operations Excellence Playbook. They empower associates to achieve performance metrics, meet throughput and shipping goals, and win the shift through coaching, engagement, and accountability. The role leads shift operations to meet standards for quality, efficiency, and safety. It coordinates production across teams and departments, develops associate skills, resolves and escalates issues, and drives continuous improvement. The Team Leader also manages operational priorities, staffing, equipment and processes, and uses tablets and specified applications to support effective operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
4–6 years of production experience, preferably in food processing or a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
A combination of education, training, and experience demonstrating competency may be substituted for the stated education and experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to lead difficult conversations.
Proficiency-level computer skills, including MS Office applications.
Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks or projects.
Willingness to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
Ability to read English and accurately follow written procedures.
Ability to work off ground level using proper safety equipment.
Ability to work in a non-air-conditioned environment.

Nice To Haves

KRONOS knowledge.

Responsibilities

Ensure all aspects of the shift—including product, equipment, and processes—meet world-class quality, efficiency, and safety standards.
Foster associate engagement by respecting, including, and empowering associates.
Uphold and promote the E5 Leadership Behaviors: Embrace the Consumer, Ensure Operational Capabilities, Empower and Involve, Engage and Develop, and Expect Ownership and Accountability.
Identify issues, assign actions to appropriate team members, follow up on completion, and escalate issues to department leaders when needed.
Coach associates to develop independent, problem-solving habits and consistently achieve high standards.
Collaborate across departments to resolve issues and keep production on schedule.
Prepare priorities for the team and the upcoming shift.
Coordinate important issues with cross-functional partners, incoming shift team leaders, and department leadership.
Deliver key performance indicators for people, quality, safety, service, and cost.
Develop associate competencies through onboarding, training, coaching, and consistent performance feedback.
Achieve safety goals, deliver safety awareness programs, address unsafe acts and conditions, and comply with workplace standards, company policies, and government regulations.
Ensure product quality and advise others on formula and process adjustments needed to keep products within specification.
Lead associates in meeting production schedules, throughput KPIs, and on-time, in-full shipping goals.
Improve cost efficiency by reducing waste and downtime and overseeing appropriate staff scheduling.
Use tablets and applications such as SOMAX, Rever, Shift Guides, and Intelex to keep processes running effectively.
Set data-based priorities and build plans with associates, fellow Team Leaders, and the Department Leader to improve business KPIs.
Lead Operations Excellence standards and practices for the team, including compliance with written procedures.
Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence through teamwork and collaboration.
Lead sustainable operational initiatives and process improvement activities, adapting to changing circumstances.
Develop associates to take on greater responsibility and contribute to team and organizational success.