Bakery Operations Manager

## Bakery Operations Manager Apply locations:
Carlstadt, NJ (Tribeca Oven) time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition :
R819166

Job Summary      The Bakery Operations Manager leads daily bakery production while championing technical excellence, consistent product quality, and operational efficiency. This role blends hands-on baking expertise with people leadership, process optimization, food-safety compliance, and equipment oversight.
** Operations Manager
** Key Responsibilities
** Operations Management
*** Oversee day-to-day bakery production, ensuring products meet quality, consistency, and volume targets.
* Develop and manage production schedules that meet demand while minimizing waste.
* Monitor workflow performance and implement continuous improvements.
** Technical & Process Oversight
*** Standardize recipes, procedures, and baking methods to ensure repeatable results.
* Optimize end-to-end baking processes (mixing, proofing, baking, cooling, and packaging).
* Troubleshoot production issues related to dough development, fermentation, equipment performance, or ingredient variability.
* ** Develop and maintain a comprehensive technical playbook that details troubleshooting approaches and critical control points across the bakery operation.
*** Evaluate and introduce new technologies, automation, and production techniques, as appropriate.
* ** Partner with R&D and QA to define processing standards that consistently deliver target product attributes.
**** Quality Control & Food Safety
*** Ensure compliance with food-safety regulations and programs (HACCP, FDA, and local health codes).
* Maintain standards for product consistency, flavor, texture, and appearance.
* Conduct routine quality checks, internal audits, and corrective actions.
* ** Educate QA team on diagnosing defect root causes and formulating remedies
**** Team Leadership
*** Supervise, train, and mentor bakery staff and production teams.
* ** Serve as the technical bakery expert for production teams, providing guidance on ingredient functionality, processing methods, troubleshooting, and best practices.
*** Set clear performance expectations and provide timely coaching and feedback.
* Foster a safe, productive, and collaborative work environment.
** Equipment & Maintenance
*** Oversee the operation and upkeep of bakery equipment (ovens, mixers, proofers, and related systems).
* Coordinate preventive maintenance and timely repairs to minimize downtime.
* Assess performance and recommend equipment upgrades or replacements.
** Inventory & Cost Management
*** Manage inventories of raw materials, ingredients, and packaging supplies.
* Control costs, reduce waste, and improve margins through disciplined operating practices.
* Partner with procurement to ensure ingredient quality, continuity of supply, and competitive cost.
** Product Development**
* ** Collaborate with R&D and Culinary teams to develop formulations, processing parameters, and specifications that support consistent outcomes.
*** Scale formulas from bench-top or small-batch trials to full-scale production.
* ** Define and communicate processing guidelines and feasibility assessments based on plant capabilities.
** Qualifications
* * Education & Experience
*** Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Bakery Science,  or a related discipline (preferred).
* Five or more years of bakery production experience, including leadership responsibilities.
* Experience in commercial or industrial bakery operations.
** Technical Skills
*** Strong knowledge of baking science (fermentation, dough handling, and ingredient functionality),
** with broad ingredient knowledge and expertise in grain-based applications**.
* ** Expert understanding of how process conditions and formulation choices interact to drive product performance**.
* Familiarity with automated production systems and commercial bakery equipment.
* Working knowledge of food-safety standards and programs (HACCP and GMP).
** Leadership & Soft Skills**
* ** Ability to train and transfer technical knowledge effectively to plant Operations and QA teams.**
* ** Ability to analyze technical challenges and develop practical, creative, and effective solutions.
*** Strong leadership and team management abilities
* Problem-solving and process improvement mindset
* Excellent organizational and communication skills
** Working Conditions
*** Fast-paced, high-volume production environment.
* Early morning, evening, and weekend shifts may be required.
* Exposure to heat, flour dust, and industrial…