**Bakery Supervisor
Are you a leader who enjoys developing others while delivering exceptional operational results?
- Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where no two days are exactly alike?
- Are you energized by coaching employees, solving problems, and helping teams achieve ambitious goals?
- Do you believe that safety, quality, and accountability are essential to building a high-performing culture?
If so, Palermo's Pizza may have the opportunity you've been looking for.
**Who you’ll work for…
At Palermo's, we're passionate about creating great food and building a great place to work. As a family-owned company, we combine entrepreneurial spirit with a commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.
As a Bakery Supervisor, you'll lead a team of bakery associates responsible for producing products our customers love. You'll play a critical role in developing employees, driving operational performance, reinforcing food safety and quality standards, and creating an environment where people can do their best work.
This is an opportunity to make an immediate impact while growing your leadership career within a dynamic manufacturing environment.
**Perks…
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and floating holidays
- Opportunities for leadership development and career advancement
- Exposure to continuous improvement initiatives and cross-functional projects
- Twenty free pizzas per month
- A collaborative culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and innovation
**Where you’ll work…
This role is based at our West Milwaukee manufacturing facility.
As a Bakery Supervisor, you'll spend the majority of your time on the production floor supporting employees, monitoring performance, addressing challenges, and ensuring the safe and efficient execution of daily bakery operations.
**What you’ll do…
As a Bakery Supervisor, you will provide direct leadership to bakery associates while ensuring production schedules, quality expectations, and safety standards are consistently achieved.
Responsibilities include:
- Leading daily bakery operations to achieve production, quality, and efficiency targets
- Coaching, developing, and providing feedback to bakery associates
- Establishing clear expectations and reinforcing accountability for results
- Supporting employee onboarding, training, and ongoing development
- Addressing attendance, behavioral, and performance concerns in partnership with Human Resources
- Monitoring staffing levels and coordinating resources to support operational needs
- Promoting compliance with food safety, GMP, USDA, BRC, and safety requirements
- Partnering with Quality, Maintenance, Warehouse, Sanitation, and other departments to resolve issues and improve performance
- Participating in continuous improvement initiatives designed to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance
- Reinforcing Palermo's values and fostering an engaged, team-oriented work environment
**Why you’ll be successful…
You understand that strong operational performance starts with strong leadership.
You enjoy helping others succeed and are comfortable balancing the needs of employees with the demands of a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You communicate clearly, address challenges proactively, and create an environment where people understand expectations and feel supported.
You thrive when you can:
- Develop and coach employees
- Solve problems and remove barriers to success
- Drive accountability and results
- Foster teamwork and collaboration
- Lead through change and uncertainty
- Create a positive and engaged work environment
**What you’ll bring…
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Five or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within bakery or food production
- Three or more years of experience leading or supervising employees in a production setting
- Demonstrated ability to coach employees, drive accountability, and achieve operational objectives
- Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience within frozen food manufacturing
- Post-secondary coursework in leadership, business, or a related field
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish
- Experience working in USDA, OSHA, GMP, and BRC regulated environments
- Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives
**What Success Looks Like…
A successful Bakery Supervisor:
- Builds an engaged team that understands expectations and consistently delivers results
- Achieves production goals while maintaining high standards for quality and food safety
- Coaches employees through feedback, recognition, and development opportunities
- Creates an environment of accountability, teamwork, and mutual respect
- Partners effectively with cross-functional teams to resolve challenges and improve performance
- Demonstrates resilience, sound judgment, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
You should be proficient in:
- Leadership / People Management
- Food and Beverage Manufacturing
- USDA Regulations
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Supervisory Experience
- Coaching and Mentoring Experience
- Operational Metrics & KPI Management
- ERP & MRP Systems
- Workplace Safety & EHS Management
- Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
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