Production Supervisor

Bimbo Bakeries USA•Dubuque, IA

12d•$63,500 - $82,500

About The Position

The Production Supervisor, referred to in the posting as a Production Team Leader, leads a production team to deliver high-quality products and meet operational goals. The role supports the Operations Excellence Playbook, promotes safety and quality standards, and helps the team achieve production schedule attainment, throughput, and on-time, in-full shipping. The Team Leader plans work for the upcoming shift, coordinates across departments, identifies and escalates issues, and coaches Associates to solve problems and take ownership of results. The position also focuses on Associate engagement and development through onboarding, training, coaching, and performance feedback. It is responsible for promoting the company’s E5 Leadership Behaviors and a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork, and operational excellence. The role uses tablets and applications such as SOMAX, Rever, Shift Guides, and Intelex to support effective operations. The role requires a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and may involve working off ground level with appropriate safety equipment and in a non-air-conditioned environment. The posted salary range is $63,500–$82,500, with annual bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
4–6 years of production experience; food processing or a fast-paced manufacturing environment is preferred.
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 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 using proper safety equipment.
Ability to work in a non-air-conditioned environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the food processing industry or a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
KRONOS knowledge.
A combination of education, training, and experience demonstrating competency to perform the work may be substituted for the stated education and experience.

Responsibilities

Ensure product, equipment, and processes meet quality, efficiency, and safety standards throughout the shift.
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 skills and consistently meet standards.
Collaborate across departments to resolve issues and keep production on schedule.
Prepare priorities for the upcoming shift for the Team Leader and the team.
Communicate and 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, 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 goals, and on-time, in-full shipping targets.
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.
Build a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence, and drive sustainable initiatives and process improvements.