Bakery Supervisor

Job Description

Job Title: Bakery Startup Supervisor

Department: Production

Reports To: Operations Manager

Location: Strike Force Staffing – Brooklyn, NY

Employment Type: Full-Time

Availability: Open Availability (including weekends and holidays as needed)

Number of Openings: 1

Salary Range: $70,000 – $75,000 per year

Work Environment: Exposure to extreme temperatures (hot/cold); food handling required

Job Summary:

Strike Force Staffing is seeking a dedicated and experienced Bakery Startup Supervisor to join our team at a commercial bakery facility in Brooklyn, NY. This role is a critical leadership position, supporting the Operations Manager in overseeing day-to-day start-up activities, ensuring production starts on time, and maintaining high-quality standards for bread and other baked goods.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on bakery production experience, a deep understanding of commercial baking operations, and the leadership skills necessary to manage people and processes during a fast-paced production shift.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee start-up operations, ensuring all production lines are properly set up and tested (ATP and other applicable tests).

Supervise all aspects of bread and baked goods production during assigned shifts.

Lead by example in enforcing food safety and employee safety protocols.

Address and troubleshoot production, equipment, and material issues in real time to minimize downtime.

Ensure accurate documentation of production data, safety checks, and quality control records.

Monitor production sequencing, run rates, and waste reduction efforts.

Maintain proper staffing levels and schedule coverage while minimizing overtime.

Support the training and onboarding of new staff, ensuring consistent application of company standards.

Enforce company policies and handle basic employee relations, including disciplinary actions when required, in coordination with HR.

Maintain cleanliness and GMP standards throughout production areas.

Attend and contribute to team and cross-departmental meetings.

Additional Duties:

Perform production line tasks during emergencies or when staffing shortages occur.

Uphold and enforce company policies and core values at all times.

Act as a communication bridge between upper management and the production floor, providing insight into operational challenges.

Qualifications & Experience:

5–7 years of progressive experience in a commercial baking environment, with a strong concentration in bread and other baked goods.

Proven supervisory or lead experience in a high-volume food manufacturing or bakery setting.

Strong understanding of bakery production equipment, ingredients, and process flow.

Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work in a physically demanding environment and adapt to fluctuating temperatures.

Flexible and dependable, with open availability for various shifts including early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits:

401(k) Retirement Plan

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Maternity & Paternity Leave

Commuter Benefits

Full-time