Bakery Production Manager

SUMMARY

The Production Manager is responsible for the planning and execution of all production processes, as well as monitoring quality standards and costs and providing administrative support. Duties include, but are not limited to, inventory, production scheduling, team member scheduling, and team member organization.

• Salary Range: $65,000-$80,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications, plus quarterly bonus potential based on budgeted operating profit and applicable bonus program terms.
• Insurance: Health, Dental and Vision available the first of the month following your start date; additional EAP, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Life Insurance options available.
• Additional Benefits :
  Monthly cell phone stipend (opt-in), 401(k) available after 6 months, and employee discount.
• Time Off: PTO accrual increases with tenure, plus 5 recognized holidays per year and paid leave provided in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.
• Growth :
  Supportive team environment with training and professional development opportunities

• Create production schedules
• Daily reconciliation of all mix recipes in Flexibake
• Daily reconciliation of case counts in Flexibake
• Oversee quality control throughout the entire production process
• Ensure all production is successfully completed in accordance with required deadlines
• Monitor the efficiency of production equipment
• Conduct period-end inventory of all raw materials
• Notify Shipping and Receiving of any short or low raw material needs
• Direct the sanitation team as needed
• Fill in as a working team member as needed
• Ensure all team members and supervisors are trained in accordance with/to company standards
• Attend and proactively contribute to weekly manager meetings
• Handle disciplinary conversations with employees and administer disciplinary action as appropriate
• Coach/mentor staff through active performance management
• Organize and ensure efficiency of all production departments, including shipping and receiving
• Ensure production area is kept clean and organized at all times
• Ensure staff compliance with all GMP and SQF programs
• Ensure prompt notification to the Director of Operations of any production, equipment, staffing, or work-in-progress issues
• Ensure prompt reporting of all employee absences/tardiness to the Office Manager
• Ensure that racks and pans are always readily available to the table team

• Excellent communication skills (e.g., written, verbal, interpersonal)
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with proven ability to meet deadlines
• Commonsensical with solution-focused skills and mindset
• Ability to remain flexible and work efficiently, effectively, collaboratively, and respectfully in a stressful, fast-paced environment
• Ability to make intelligent, logical, professional, quick decisions under pressure
• Proven leadership skills, with a positive mentorship style that promotes personal responsibility, accountability, and a sense of pride in the work to be done
• Proficient in all MS Office programs
• Familiarity with Flexibake

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Flexibility to work varying hours, overtime, and Saturdays as needed
• Proficiency in all production processes and stations
• Proficiency in the adjustment and programming of all bakery equipment
• Proficiency in all proper sanitation standards for bakery equipment
• Previous baking experience in a high-volume, fast-paced environment is required

• Be - Self-disciplined, composed, outgoing, pleasant, polite, well-mannered, neat and clean in appearance (in uniform)
• Have - Strong initiative, leadership qualities, a positive demeanor, and a voice of reason
• Act - With…