Production Bakery Supervisor

Our client, a well known organization in Edmonton is seeking an experienced Production Bakery Supervisor to lead daily operations and ensure top-quality scratch baking. This hands-on leadership role requires expertise in large-scale production, team management, and process optimization.

If you are a skilled baker with leadership experience and thrive in a high-production environment, apply today!

Responsibilities

• Baking & Production
  • Oversee the preparation, mixing, shaping, and baking of bread, buns, and other baked goods.
  • Ensure consistency in quality, taste, and texture by closely monitoring proofing times and baking conditions.
  • Identify and resolve production challenges to maintain efficiency and product standards.
  • Manage ingredient inventory, ensuring accurate measurements and timely restocking.
• Team Leadership & Training
  • Supervise and mentor a team of bakers and packagers, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
  • Handle scheduling, training, and performance management for a rotating team of 10 bakers and 10 packagers.
  • Ensure adherence to food safety protocols, proper equipment handling, and workplace safety guidelines.
• Operations & Efficiency
  • Develop and execute production schedules to meet demand while reducing waste.
  • Optimize workflow and implement process improvements for better efficiency.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot baking equipment, coordinating necessary repairs.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in high-volume scratch baking (handling large-scale production, not artisan baking).
• Previous hands-on leadership experience in a bakery or production setting.
• Strong ability to assess baking quality at a glance and make necessary adjustments.
• Comfortable working early morning shifts (a full shift between 2 AM – 1 PM) and weekend hours. 
• Relocation assistance may be available if you are in Canada, but outside of Edmonton and looking to relocate. 

David Aplin & Associates Inc., operating as Aplin, and its associated brands, CompuStaff and Impact Recruitment, is an award-winning employment agency connecting diverse, top-tier talent with exceptional organizations across North America. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and charge no fees to apply or engage with our recruiters. Our clients partner with us to help expand and diversify their teams. Please note that all applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada, including holding any necessary work permits.