Bakery Production Manager
About The Position
Join Bread Alone, a second-generation family-led business and values-first company, in our large-scale organic production bakery in Lake Katrine, NY. As Bakery Production Manager, you’ll play a key role in ensuring that our bread reaches customers at the highest level of quality every day. We are seeking a dedicated and hands-on Bakery Production Manager to lead our team in consistently upholding our Purpose, Values, and Culture. As a manager, you will take ownership of your department, actively working alongside your team to drive operational excellence, ensure consistent product quality, and embody the work ethic, curiosity, and determination at the heart of our management principles.
Requirements
- Commitment to teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement.
- Willingness to strictly adhere to and enforce all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
- Ability to work in a physically demanding, fast-paced environment.
- Able to stand for long periods, twist, and bend repeatedly.
- Able to safely lift, push, pull, and carry awkward weights up to 50 pounds.
- Willingness to work with, handle, and operate hot equipment and products safely.
- Comfort with a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- Willingness to take responsibility for your own and others' safety by strictly enforcing all safety rules.
Responsibilities
- Lead efficient and safe production for consistently high quality.
- Maximize throughput and minimize waste while maintaining standards.
- Mentor Supervisors and lead hands-on training for team members.
- Manage staffing levels and resolve callouts to ensure continuity.
- Support hiring by facilitating trials and assessing candidate fit.
- Oversee safe equipment operation and first-level troubleshooting.
- Uphold all safety, GMP, and food safety standards.
- Ensure smooth shift handoffs and consistent communication across teams.
Benefits
- Employee Ownership: Join our ESOP after 1,000 hours of work—you’ll literally own a part of the company!
- Medical Coverage: Healthcare provided through CDPHP for all employees working over 30 hours.
- Dental Coverage: Dental care is provided through Delta Dental for all employees working over 30 hours.
- Free Vision: Fully covered for full-time employees.
- Free Life Insurance: Fully covered for full-time employees.
- Paid Time Off: Includes wellness time for all employees and vacation days for full-time employees.
- 401(k) Match: 4% company match after 6 months for all full-time employees.
- Discounts: 50% discount on Breads, Pastries, Meals, and Retail items in our cafe locations for all employees.
- Tuition Support: Up to $2,000/year to grow your skills for all full-time employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
