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Bakery Senior Lead; 3rd Shift

Job in Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, 53244, USA
Listing for: Palermo's Pizza
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-01
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Production Manager, Production QC/QA
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 50000 - 70000 USD Yearly USD 50000.00 70000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Bakery Senior Lead (3rd Shift)

Overview

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.

Responsibilities
  • 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
Shift

This role supports our 3rd Shift bakery operations, 10:00pm-6:30am. Team members should be comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment and supporting weekend operations as needed.

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!

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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