Production Supervisor

Renton, WA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $73,100.00 - $95,000.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Night Shifts

Benefits

competitive pay

annual bonus eligibility

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid Time Off

401K and company match

Safe and inclusive work environment

Career development opportunities

Job Description

Bimbo Bakeries USA is a leading baking company renowned for its diverse portfolio of beloved brands such as Arnold, Brownberry, Oroweat, Thomas', Sara Lee, Entenmann's, and Marinela. The company employs over 20,000 associates nationwide, operating across bakeries, sales centers, offices, and on sales routes to ensure consumers enjoy fresh, high-quality bakery products every day. With a strong commitment to creating a safe and inclusive work environment, Bimbo Bakeries USA values diversity and personal development, encouraging its employees to be authentic and to thrive professionally. The company is dedicated to fostering a collaborative culture where each team member's contribution is recognized and valued, supporting their growth with comprehensive benefits and competitive compensation.

The Production Team Leader role at Bimbo Bakeries USA is critical in maintaining the company’s reputation for world-class bakery products. This position involves leading production teams to adhere to high standards of quality, efficiency, and safety. Production Team Leaders embrace the company's core values and operational guidelines, helping to deliver bakery items that meet consumer expectations at scale. They play a pivotal role in coaching and engaging associates, nurturing a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement. The role requires working closely with cross-functional teams to solve operational challenges, optimize production schedules, and promote best practices that drive performance and minimize waste.

Moreover, Production Team Leaders are responsible for executing the Operations Excellence Playbook, ensuring operational capabilities, and empowering their teams to meet key performance indicators related to throughput, product quality, shipping, and cost efficiency. They work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that demands flexibility, strategic thinking, and effective communication skills. The role offers an opportunity to impact baking operations on a large scale while developing leadership skills and career growth within the largest baking company in the world.

The position offers a salary range of $73,100 to $95,000 annually along with eligibility for annual bonuses, a comprehensive benefits package, paid time off, and a 401k plan with company match. This employment opportunity supports a work culture that is inclusive, growth-oriented, and committed to workplace safety and excellence. Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fair and inclusive hiring practices.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
4-6 years of experience in production preferably in food processing or fast-paced manufacturing environment
A combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates competency to perform the work
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written including leading difficult conversations
Proficiency in computer skills including MS Office applications
KRONOS knowledge is a plus
Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks and projects
Willingness to work varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
4-6 years of experience in production, preferably in food processing or fast-paced manufacturing environments
Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to lead difficult conversations
Proficiency in computer skills including MS Office applications
Knowledge of KRONOS is a plus
Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple tasks and projects
Willingness to work varied shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays

Job Duties

Win the shift by ensuring that all aspects of the shift such as product, equipment, and processes adhere to world-class standards for quality, efficiency, and safety
Foster a culture of associate engagement by respecting, including, and empowering all associates
Uphold and promote E5 Leadership Behaviors including 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, and follow up to ensure completion
Coach associates towards an independent problem-solving mentality to consistently achieve world-class standards
Operate with a One Team mentality by collaborating across departments to solve issues and ensure production is to schedule
Prepare priorities for the upcoming shift and communicate them to the team
Communicate and coordinate issues with cross-functional partners, incoming shift leaders, and department leadership to resolve challenges
Deliver on Key Performance Indicators for people, quality, safety, service, and cost
Engage and develop core competencies in associates through onboarding, training, coaching, and consistent feedback
Achieve all safety goals by delivering safety awareness programs and complying with workplace standards and regulations
Ensure product quality by advising on formula and process adjustments
Lead the team to achieve production schedule attainment and shipping on time, in full
Ensure cost efficiency by reducing waste, decreasing downtime, and managing staff scheduling
Utilize tablets and applications such as SOMAX, Rever, Shift Guides, and Intelex to maintain process effectiveness