Bakery Production Manager

About this position About Harvest Moon Baking Company Harvest Moon Baking Company (HMBC) was born in 2006 in Denver, Colorado. What started as a homegrown bakery has stayed true to old‑school baking traditions ever since. We use pure, simple ingredients with no artificial preservatives, focusing on quality, consistency, and craft in everything we make. As we celebrate 20 years of baking, we’re proud of how far we’ve come and grateful to the partners who’ve grown with us along the way. Today, our handmade artisan selections are delivered to and served in restaurants across the United States. We say it, and we mean it: Thanks for letting us handle your buns.

ABOUT THE ROLE

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.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

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/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

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

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

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

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

CORE VALUES EMBODIMENT

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 integrity in all aspects of the job and hold people accountable to that same standard

WORKING CONDITIONS

May occasionally need to work overtime and Saturdays to fulfill orders. Hours will vary depending on the business and staffing needs Exempt employees will work 40+ hours as necessary Be able to work on your feet for long periods of time (up to 12 hours) Position requires prolonged standing, bending, stooping, twisting, and lifting products and supplies weighing up to 50 lbs., as well as repetitive hand and wrist motion Work with hot, cold, and hazardous equipment. Physical Requirement & Frequency Bend -Occasionally Climb/Crawl - Rarely Sit - Rarely Squat - Occasionally Stand/Walk - Constantly Mental Requirements & Frequency Communicate Orally: Constantly Evaluating: Frequently Perform Calculations: Occasionally Reason/Analyze: Regularly Write: Occasionally

BENEFITS AND PERKS

Salary Range of $65,000 - $80,000 per year Dental and Vision benefits after 60 days Health benefits for full-time employees 401k benefit after 6 months of employment Up to 5 paid holidays per year 50% Employee Discount A fun work environment with great people! First Meridian Services utilizes E-Verify to confirm work eligibility within the US. First Meridian Services is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr First Meridian Services