Supervisor, Bakery- Production
About The Position
At Aspire Bakeries, we don’t just bake breads, cookies, and cakes - we create foods that bring people together. From La Brea Bakery® artisan breads to Otis Spunkmeyer® cookies, our products are enjoyed by millions of people every day. And behind every bite are talented manufacturing and support teams who take pride in their work and our food. We’re looking for hard-working people who will bring integrity, creativity, and a passion for excellence to everything they do - whether that’s on the bakery floor, in the office, or supporting customers. In return, we offer a workplace culture built on care, ownership, and growth - where your contributions matter and your career can rise as high as our bread loaves! With 13 commercial bakeries across North America and a reputation as an industry leader, Aspire Bakeries is rising together with our people and our customers to be the best all-around bakery solution. If you’re ready to grow with us, we’d love to hear from you. We are seeking a Production Supervisor to join our team at our Alsip, IL bakery. As a Production Supervisor, you will be accountable for leading production line operations, driving team performance, and ensuring efficiency, safety, and continuous improvement across all production activities.
Requirements
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience)
- 3–4 years of manufacturing experience
- Prior supervisory or leadership experience in a production environment
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to analyze data and recommend process improvements
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
- Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP)
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a high-volume food manufacturing or bakery environment
- Hands-on experience with SAP or similar systems
- Strong continuous improvement mindset (Lean, Six Sigma exposure)
- Proven track record of team development and performance management
- Knowledge of workplace safety and compliance standards
Responsibilities
- Lead daily production line operations to ensure efficiency, quality, and on-time output
- Supervise, schedule, and allocate team resources to meet production goals
- Analyze production performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives
- Prepare and manage production reports, metrics, and data tracking
- Investigate incidents and drive corrective actions to improve safety and processes
- Collaborate with maintenance and cross-functional teams to resolve production issues
- Coach, train, and evaluate team members to drive engagement and performance
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Company-paid life insurance and additional voluntary options
- Generous paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Competitive retirement plans
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- HSA and FSA plans
- Performance incentive plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
