Bakery, Coaching, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Detail Oriented, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Environmental Compliance, Food Production, Food Safety, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), Identify Issues, Leadership, Manufacturing, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, OSHA, Operational Support, Operations, Problem Solving Skills, Production Control, Production Support, Production Systems, Reimbursement, Safety/Work Safety, Sanitation, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Startup, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Warehousing
Love pizza? Love leadership? Join Palermo’s and help lead the production of some of the fastest-growing frozen pizza brands in the country!
At Palermo’s, innovation, quality, and teamwork are at the center of everything we do. As a Bakery Senior Lead, you’ll play a critical role in supporting bakery operations, leading associates on the production floor, and helping ensure we safely produce high-quality products that customers love. If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoy coaching teams while staying hands-on in operations, this could be the role for you.
What you’ll do:
- Support daily bakery production operations to meet safety, quality, and production goals
- Coordinate workflow and provide floor leadership for bakery associates during assigned shifts
- Troubleshoot operational and production issues and escalate concerns when needed
- Assist with startup, shutdown, and product changeovers
- Train and mentor team members on GMPs, food safety, sanitation, and standard operating procedures
- Reinforce accountability, teamwork, and performance expectations
- Monitor production paperwork, material usage, and operational efficiency
- Communicate closely with Maintenance, Quality, Warehouse, and Production leadership teams
- Promote a safe work environment and compliance with OSHA, USDA, BRC, and company standards
When you’ll work – 2nd Shift
This role supports our 2nd Shift bakery operations, 2:00pm-10:30pm. Team members should be comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment and supporting weekend operations as needed.
Why you'll be successful:
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Ability to motivate teams and drive results in a fast-paced environment
- Problem-solving mindset with strong attention to detail
- Ability to multitask and adapt quickly to changing production needs
- Comfortable working hands-on in a manufacturing setting
Qualifications:
- 2–4 years of manufacturing or bakery production experience preferred
- Previous lead or leadership experience preferred
- Knowledge of food manufacturing, GMPs, OSHA, USDA, and BRC standards preferred
- Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and ERP/WMS systems
- Ability to work weekends and flexible schedules as needed
Perks:
- 20 free pizzas per month
- Competitive pay with growth opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off + Floating Holiday
- Career advancement and development opportunities
- Safety-focused environment with safety shoe reimbursement
Ready to help lead the bakery team behind everyone’s favorite frozen pizzas? Apply today and grow your career with Palermo’s!