Bakery Senior Lead (2nd Shift)

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 DoSupport daily bakery production operations to meet safety, quality, and production goalsCoordinate workflow and provide floor leadership for bakery associates during assigned shiftsTroubleshoot operational and production issues and escalate concerns when neededAssist with startup, shutdown, and product changeoversTrain and mentor team members on GMPs, food safety, sanitation, and standard operating proceduresReinforce accountability, teamwork, and performance expectationsMonitor production paperwork, material usage, and operational efficiencyCommunicate closely with Maintenance, Quality, Warehouse, and Production leadership teamsPromote a safe work environment and compliance with OSHA, USDA, BRC, and company standardsWhen you’ll work – 2nd ShiftThis 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 SuccessfulStrong leadership and communication skillsAbility to motivate teams and drive results in a fast-paced environmentProblem-solving mindset with strong attention to detailAbility to multitask and adapt quickly to changing production needsComfortable working hands-on in a manufacturing settingQualifications2–4 years of manufacturing or bakery production experience preferredPrevious lead or leadership experience preferredKnowledge of food manufacturing, GMPs, OSHA, USDA, and BRC standards preferredBasic computer skills including Microsoft Office and ERP/WMS systemsAbility to work weekends and flexible schedules as neededPerks 20 free pizzas per monthCompetitive pay with growth opportunitiesComprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company matchPaid Time Off + Floating HolidayCareer advancement and development opportunitiesSafety-focused environment with safety shoe reimbursementReady to help lead the bakery team behind everyone’s favorite frozen pizzas? Apply today and grow your career with Palermo’s!