Senior Production Manager

Senior Operations Manager

Have you ever enjoyed Arnold, Brownberry or Oroweat bread? A Thomas' English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee, Entenmann's or Marinela cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA!

More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves.

Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide!

Salary Range: $102,000 - $142,800 Comprehensive Benefits Package 401k & Company Match On the Job Training with Advancement Opportunities

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for all activities that occur within the manufacturing facility in support of the Plant Manager/Director of Operations. The Senior Operations Manager provides leadership for, and develops abilities of the management team to achieve consistent production of high quality products and deliver financial profitability for the bakery.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee manufacturing operations for a commercial baking facility consisting of hourly associates and management staff.
• Lead the achievement of a zero injury workplace. Insure compliance with FDA, EPA, OSHA, and HACCP regulation
• Build a culture of mutual respect, teamwork, and professionalism, demonstrating active support of the Company's values and policies.
• Responsible for following and enforcing procedures outlined in the Food Safety Plan and the Food Quality Plan.
• Maintains records for all phones of production relative to the quality of the product, including bakery formulation records, and those records necessary for auditing purposes to include order completion and scheduling of holiday production.

Key Behavioral Competencies:

Knowledge of the operations of all bakery departments: production, quality, food safety, maintenance, and materials management. Demonstrated track record of leading the improvement of operations while delivering day to day performance. Ability to analyze data using various operating systems and programs. Demonstrated experience building a strong leadership team. Ability to work closely in a team-based environment with associates at all levels in the organization. Knowledge of safety related issues including compliance with State, Federal and Local regulations. Labor relations experience.

Education and Work History:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Food Science, or a technical field a plus. A combination of education, training and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted.
• 10+ years of increasingly responsible manufacturing experience, at least 5 years which must be in the food industry.
• 4+ years of direct supervisory experience.
• Strong business acumen and working knowledge of process control and improvement tools.
• Participative management style and excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Strong technical skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office.

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. #YOUBELONGATBBU Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.