Production Supervisor, 2nd Shift Bakery Manufacturing
Overview
You will own nightly production for a Chicago bakery running 5pm-5am. You supervise line teams to hit output targets while enforcing GMP and food safety rules. You partner with engineering and sanitation to keep equipment running and facilities audit-ready. This role supports GFSI certification and Food-SLAQ standards. Your leadership directly shapes team morale and product quality at JTM Foods.
What You'll Do9
- 1Own daily production operations, directing line teams to meet schedules and output goals on the 5pm-5am shift.
- 2Lead staffing, training, and scheduling for production crew, balancing attendance and skill coverage.
- 3Enforce GMP and corporate safety programs through crew briefings and floor audits.
- 4Maintain standard formulas and operating procedures, adjusting for product consistency.
- 5Conduct shift safety meetings and document all compliance and process records.
- 6Partner with engineering and sanitation to keep equipment in GMP condition and facility audit-ready.
- 7Support GFSI certification by driving food safety initiatives and documentation.
- 8Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely delivery of quality products.
- 9Drive accountability for Food-SLAQ (Safety, Legality, Authenticity, Quality) across your shift.
Requirements9
- 11+ years in bakery production or related food manufacturing.
- 2High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor's degree in baking science, food science, or management preferred.
- 3Strong knowledge of bakery processes and equipment.
- 4Proven leadership ability to motivate and develop team members.
- 5Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- 6Ability to troubleshoot process and equipment issues in real time.
- 7Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and able to learn SAP or similar systems.
- 8Committed to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
- 9Dependable, detail-oriented, and results-driven.
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