Baking Supervisor
IDj-9507
Job TypeDirect Hire
Compensation$70000 - $80000 / yr
KIT Recruitment is partnering with an established bakery manufacturer in South Etobicoke, Ontario, to recruit an experienced Baking Supervisor to lead their production team.
This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on leader with a strong background in commercial baking, food manufacturing, and team management. The ideal candidate will bring a balance of technical baking expertise and strong people skills, helping to improve production efficiency, strengthen team performance, and support continuous improvement initiatives within a well-established bakery operation.
Baking Supervisor – Details:
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Salary: $70,000–$80,000
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Employment: Full-time, permanent
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Location: South Etobicoke, Ontario
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Schedule: Monday–Friday, day shift
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Hours: Approximately 7:00 AM–3:30/4:00 PM, with some flexibility
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Vacation: 3 weeks
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Benefits: Medical benefits following probation
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Opportunity to lead and develop an experienced production team.
Baking Supervisor – Responsibilities:
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Lead, supervise, and motivate a team of approximately 16–20 employees, including permanent and temporary staff.
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Oversee daily baking operations, ensuring production schedules, quality standards, and operational targets are consistently met.
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Coordinate and support all stages of baking production, including scaling, mixing, molding, depositing, and baking.
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Monitor recipe accuracy, ingredient measurements, dough and batter consistency, oven temperatures, and baking times.
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Ensure compliance with food safety, GMP, sanitation, allergen control, and workplace safety standards.
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Maintain accurate production records, batch documentation, and quality control reports.
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Identify opportunities to improve workflow efficiency, reduce production errors, minimize waste, and increase productivity.
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Support the implementation of standardized procedures, improved production systems, and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Train, coach, and develop employees while establishing clear performance expectations and accountability.
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Address workplace challenges and performance concerns professionally, fostering a positive and collaborative team environment.
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Work closely with other production departments to ensure smooth operations and consistent product quality.
Baking Supervisor – Qualifications:
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Proven experience in commercial baking, bakery manufacturing, or high-volume dessert production.
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Previous supervisory experience leading production teams of approximately 15–20 employees.
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Strong understanding of baking processes, recipe execution, quality control, and food safety requirements.
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Experience managing production schedules, KPIs, employee performance, and operational efficiency.
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Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams, manage conflict, and motivate employees through change.
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Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
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Confident, approachable leadership style with the ability to establish accountability and maintain team engagement.
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Hands-on approach with the flexibility to support production activities when needed.
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Experience implementing process improvements, standardized procedures, or continuous improvement initiatives is an asset.
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Experience in high-volume wholesale bakery manufacturing is preferred.
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Formal baking qualifications or post-secondary education are not required; practical industry experience and leadership ability are highly valued.
If you're an experienced Baking Supervisor who enjoys leading teams, improving processes, and maintaining high standards in a fast-paced production environment, KIT Recruitment would love to hear from you!