3rd Shift Production Supervisor - Bakery Operations

Location: McKees Rocks, PA
Job Type: Full-Time, On-Site
Shift: 3rd Shift (Night Shift)

Company Description

One of our clients is an established bakery serving the Pittsburgh, PA area, specializing in high-quality breads and baked goods. The company is committed to traditional baking methods, consistent product quality, and customer satisfaction. Team members work in a fast-paced production environment where craftsmanship, safety, teamwork, and reliability are highly valued.

Role Description

The 3rd Shift Production Supervisor will oversee overnight production operations, ensuring products are prepared, baked, packaged, and staged according to production schedules and quality standards. Responsibilities include supervising production employees, coordinating workflow, monitoring equipment and oven performance, managing ingredient inventory, and ensuring compliance with food safety and sanitation procedures.

The supervisor will address operational challenges, monitor production output, minimize waste, and communicate shift updates to management. The ideal candidate will have experience in food production, bakery operations, or manufacturing supervision and the ability to lead a team in a fast-paced, overnight production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate 3rd shift production operations, including mixing, baking, packaging, and product staging.

• Assign tasks, coordinate staffing, and monitor employee performance to meet production goals.

• Monitor production equipment, ovens, and machinery to ensure efficient operations.

• Maintain product quality and ensure compliance with food safety, sanitation, and quality control standards.

• Monitor ingredient inventory and ensure materials are available to support production schedules.

• Track production output, identify inefficiencies, and implement measures to reduce waste.

• Troubleshoot equipment issues, production delays, and staffing challenges.

• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized production environment.

• Communicate production updates, operational issues, and shift handoffs to management.

Qualifications

• Experience in food production, bakery operations, commercial baking, or manufacturing.

• Previous supervisory, team lead, or production leadership experience, preferably on an overnight shift.

• Knowledge of mixing, baking, packaging, and production workflows.

• Familiarity with food safety, sanitation, and quality control procedures.

• Strong leadership, organizational, and time management skills.

• Ability to troubleshoot operational issues and resolve production challenges.

• Effective communication and team coordination skills.

• Ability to work 3rd shift, stand for extended periods, and lift materials as required.

• High school diploma or equivalent; relevant experience in baking, food service, or manufacturing is preferred.