Production Manager

Are you 'bread' for success?

Come make $ dough $ with us!

Franz Family Bakery was founded in 1906 in the Pacific Northwest and has become one of country's most successful bakeries. We produce a variety of baked products, marketed under a wide range of premium labels, all made with quality ingredients and a superior baking process. We employ over 4,000 employees and distribute our products in Alaska, Idaho, California, Utah, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.

Take your career to the next level and join our exciting team. Franz offers employees excellent benefits including:

• Competitive Wages
• Comprehensive Healthcare
  • 100% Employer Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance premiums for employee and qualified dependents
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Paid Time Off Benefits
• Pension and Retirement funds
• Discount Franz Products

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Directs all activities within assigned area to operating standards within approved staffing limits.
• Solve technical problems which may affect quality or the continuity of the operation.
• Communicates, trains, and motivates employees to create a common goal and attitude that will achieve operating objectives with a team concept.
• Models appropriate leadership behaviors & communication with all personnel at all times.
• Day to day employee management of production employees by being actively present on the floor, preparing and updating employee schedules, accurate maintenance of employee files with HRIS system.
• Initial point of contact for production employee employment actions, performance management, discipline, safety, and effective resolution of employee relation issues.
• Works with the leads and management team to develop and track against daily production plans and goals.
• Support and maintain a safe work environment by stressing the importance of safe work practices, promoting accident prevention, and resolving potential hazards in a timely manner.
• Reports to Operations Manager any stoppage, inconsistency of dough, and equipment problems that may occur.
• Enforces GMPs and Company policies
• Works as a partner effectively with management team for common bakery goals.
• Assures compliance with government regulations
• Preparation for and participation in outside agency and/or customer audits
• Actively seeking ways to improve processes and efficiencies
• Support and adherence to Franz Cultural Core Values
• Additional duties and/or responsibilities as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible production management experience
• Work requires a professional level of knowledge in a specialized field equivalent to a 4 year college degree
• Enrolled in or finished the AIB 16 week class or the Certified Bakers program
• Demonstrated knowledge of SQF, HACCP, GMP, allergen, & traceability and other compliance requirements of a commercial bakery.
• Previous experience managing in a union environment is strongly desirable
• A high level of analytical ability is required
• Ability to exercise a high level of independent judgment
• Excellent organizational skills and flexibility to work in a fast paced work environment.
• Superior communication skills - both verbal and written.
• Good Computer Skills - Windows Office, Outlook, Excel.

Franz Bakery is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

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