Love pizza? Love leadership? Join Palermo’s and help lead the production of some of the fastest-growing frozen pizza brands in the country!
At Palermo’s, innovation, quality, and teamwork are at the center of everything we do. As a Bakery Senior Lead, you’ll play a critical role in supporting bakery operations, leading associates on the production floor, and helping ensure we safely produce high-quality products that customers love. If you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoy coaching teams while staying hands-on in operations, this could be the role for you.
What you’ll do:
- Support daily bakery production operations to meet safety, quality, and production goals
- Coordinate workflow and provide floor leadership for bakery associates during assigned shifts
- Troubleshoot operational and production issues and escalate concerns when needed
- Assist with startup, shutdown, and product changeovers
- Train and mentor team members on GMPs, food safety, sanitation, and standard operating procedures
- Reinforce accountability, teamwork, and performance expectations
- Monitor production paperwork, material usage, and operational efficiency
- Communicate closely with Maintenance, Quality, Warehouse, and Production leadership teams
- Promote a safe work environment and compliance with OSHA, USDA, BRC, and company standards
When you’ll work – 2nd Shift
This role supports our 2nd Shift bakery operations, 2:00pm-10:30pm. Team members should be comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment and supporting weekend operations as needed.
Why you'll be successful:
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Ability to motivate teams and drive results in a fast-paced environment
- Problem-solving mindset with strong attention to detail
- Ability to multitask and adapt quickly to changing production needs
- Comfortable working hands-on in a manufacturing setting
Qualifications:
- 2–4 years of manufacturing or bakery production experience preferred
- Previous lead or leadership experience preferred
- Knowledge of food manufacturing, GMPs, OSHA, USDA, and BRC standards preferred
- Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and ERP/WMS systems
- Ability to work weekends and flexible schedules as needed
Perks:
- 20 free pizzas per month
- Competitive pay with growth opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off + Floating Holiday
- Career advancement and development opportunities
- Safety-focused environment with safety shoe reimbursement
Ready to help lead the bakery team behind everyone’s favorite frozen pizzas? Apply today and grow your career with Palermo’s!