Bakery Manager

About the job

We are looking for a Bakery Manager to join our Operations team at our Rossville Plant! Our Bakery Manager is primarily responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the production bakery!

Opportunities

We are looking to add a strong people leader to help us coach and develop our employees, improve existing and implement new processes, and build a great culture on the floor! You will have a hands-on role working alongside the Plant Director, managing and developing production systems that increase productivity, quality, food safety, and efficiency! You must be comfortable working in a dynamic environment as there are lots of things on-the-go, including unforeseeable and changing priorities! However, you will get the opportunity to be heavily involved with improving our processes and ensuring we deliver quality products to our customers in a timely manner. You will also have a chance to develop your leadership skills further and grow your career with a progressive family-owned company.

Requirements

Here is who you are...

Drive & motivation

• You would love to work in an entrepreneurial environment where ‘change' is the only constant
• You are motivated by challenges and willing to put in the extra mile to get the job done
• You want to lead a team by sharing your knowledge and experience
• You want to lead a team sharing your knowledge and experience
• You are motivated by the idea of building a positive culture

Character & ABILITIES

• You are able to multi-task and juggle priorities to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• You are able to give clear directions and make sound professional judgment
• You are a proven leader who can effectively coach and develop a team
• You are collaborative and communicative by nature
• You are a lean-thinker with a willingness to continually learn and improve over time

Knowledge & skills

• You are proficient in various computer applications including MS Office Suite
• You have strong planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• You have excellent interpersonal and communications skills (verbal and written)
• You have strong leadership and people management skills

Experience

• You have at least 3-5 years of production management experience preferably in a food manufacturing environment

Nice-to-Have

• Degree or Diploma in a related field

things you will do...

• Manage the daily activities and controllable costs of the bakery
• Manage, motivate, coach and guide the production team to ensure that they have the ability to deliver results
• Manage and develop the team and maintain a positive work culture
• Drive continuous improvement in plant operations, health and safety, and product quality
• Work with other departments to coordinate activities and accomplish bakery goals
• Ensure that effective manufacturing practices are continually utilized while meeting health and safety regulations

OTHER ...

You may on occasion work at varied times as the job requires