Production Supervisor

Bimbo Bakeries USA • Mattoon, IL

12d • $63,500 - $82,500

About The Position

The Production Supervisor, described in the posting as a Production Team Leader, leads associates and shift operations to produce high-quality products safely and efficiently. The role supports execution of the Operations Excellence Playbook, promotes the company’s E5 Leadership Behaviors, and empowers the team to achieve production, throughput, shipping, and other key performance goals. The supervisor coordinates with other departments and incoming shift leaders, resolves and escalates issues, prepares shift priorities, and develops associates through onboarding, training, coaching, and feedback.

The position is responsible for maintaining quality, safety, service, and cost performance; meeting production schedules and shipping targets; reducing waste and downtime; and scheduling staff appropriately. It also uses tablets and applications to support operational processes. The role requires a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and may involve working off ground level with proper safety equipment and in a non-air-conditioned environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 4–6 years of experience in production; food processing or fast-paced manufacturing experience is preferred.
• A combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates 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 Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational skills and the 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 with proper safety equipment.
• Ability to work in a non-air-conditioned environment.

Nice To Haves

• KRONOS knowledge.
• Production experience in the food processing industry or a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure products, equipment, and processes meet standards for quality, efficiency, and safety during the shift.
• Foster associate engagement by respecting, including, and empowering associates.
• 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 as needed.
• Coach associates to develop independent problem-solving skills and consistently meet standards.
• Collaborate across departments to address issues and keep production on schedule.
• Prepare priorities for the upcoming shift for the supervisor and team.
• Communicate and coordinate important issues with cross-functional partners, incoming shift 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.
• Meet safety goals, deliver safety awareness programs, eliminate unsafe acts and conditions, and comply with workplace standards, company policies, and government regulations.
• Ensure product quality and advise on formula and process adjustments needed to keep products within specification.
• Lead associates in meeting production schedule attainment, throughput targets, 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 support effective operations.
• Set data-based priorities and build plans with associates, fellow Team Leaders, and the Department Leader to improve business KPIs.
• Drive Operations Excellence standards and practices, continuous improvement, and sustainable operational initiatives.
• Develop team members so they can take on greater responsibility and contribute to team and organizational success.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Annual bonus eligibility.
• Safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity and promotes development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED