Lead, Bakery-Production - 1st Shift

About the role

We are seeking a Lead, Bakery Production to join our team at our Chaska, MN bakery. As a Lead, Bakery Production, you will be accountable for coordinating daily production operations, supporting production teams, and ensuring safety, quality, and productivity goals are achieved. This role plays a critical part in maintaining efficient production flow while upholding food safety, GMP, and operational excellence standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily production activities to achieve scheduled production targets.
• Lead production teams in the safe and efficient execution of manufacturing processes.
• Monitor product quality and processing performance to maintain consistency and compliance standards.
• Promote adherence to food safety, GMP, and workplace safety requirements.
• Identify and escalate equipment performance issues to minimize downtime.
• Complete and maintain accurate production, quality, and operational records.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and waste reduction.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of food manufacturing, production, or related industry experience.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and food safety standards.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, overtime, and in varying production environments as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous lead, trainer, or team leadership experience in a bakery or food manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating production process control systems and manufacturing equipment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience using manufacturing reporting systems to monitor production, quality, and downtime metrics.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, motivate, and effectively communicate with production teams.

Benefits

• Culture – Collaboration, diversity, shared passion for excellence; support team members, empower growth, encourage authentic selves.
• Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-paid life insurance and additional voluntary options.
• Work-Life Balance – Paid parental leave, generous paid time off, and holidays.
• Financial Security – Competitive retirement plans, plus short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Growth & Development – Opportunities to build skills, grow career, develop expertise through learning and development programs.
• Flexibility & Support – HSA and FSA plans to help manage everyday expenses.
• Recognition & Rewards – Performance incentive plans that celebrate achievements across sales, bakery performance, and individual contributions.

Pay

Hourly Rate: $23.75 – $24.80

Schedule

Shift: 2nd Shift
Hours: 2:45 PM – 11:00 PM
Weekend Availability: Required