Baking Technology Manager

Bimbo Canada•Chicago, IL

50d•Remote

About The Position

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. #LI-CW1 Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide! Position Summary: Baking technical support to Bimbo Bakeries USA and Co-Pack Sweet Baked Goods. Support development and lead product implementation functions for BBU and Co Operations. Provide leadership support to BBU operations including Safety Programs. Provide technical and statistical analysis to improve processes and sustainability.

Requirements

Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word and PowerPoint.
The associate needs to work cohesively with multidisciplinary teams, keeping clear communication and trust with all responsible parties to drive company projects to a successful completion and once projects are implemented this associate needs to keep all parties accountable for the expected results.
Strong verbal and written communication skills. The associate must clearly communicate the status of projects as well as the details to all the parties involved.
The associate must have great attention to detail, whether it is on a written report, a PowerPoint presentation, analyzing statistical information and/or process observation to solve opportunities.
The associate must drive projects with a great sense of urgency and professionalism.
Problem solving based on root cause and statistical analysis.
Out of the box mentality.
Adapts approach and attitude in real time, according to the changing demands of different situations.
Creates a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.
Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
Bachelor's degree in food science, food engineering, or a related field. A combination of education, training and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted.
Required experience includes a minimum of five years involving each of the following:
Evaluation of Baking process technologies to troubleshoot and to provide recommendations.
Root cause and statistical analysis for continuous improvement.
Presentation of reports detailing data analysis to operations, R&D, or engineering management.

Responsibilities

The Manager of Baking Technology supports assigned region in the areas of ingredient, formula, process baking technology, and continuous improvement with an overall focus on finished product quality, consistency, and safety. Manages direct reports with responsibility for associate development in areas of ingredient technology, product functionality, and manufacturing processes in addition to professional coaching.
Prioritize project activities, resource allocation, and individual workload aligned with Directors and other Managers to ensure on-time and high-quality delivery of projects.
Deliver on Baking Specialist Deliverables in addition to Manager responsibilities with a focus on mentoring and developing associates in real-time situations.
Troubleshoot bakery issues and support to ensure the bakery teams put appropriate corrective actions in place.
Support Marketing, Research and Development (R&D), Engineering, and Operations development trials on new formulas, new ingredients and new equipment or technologies.
Coordinate with Operations teams to drive the scale-up and commercialization of new products, cost savings projects, and product reformulations. Initiate qualification kick-off calls and ensure that Operations teams are running necessary test bakes and launch on the agreed launch timing. Monitor quality post-launch and modify formula / process as necessary.
Support assigned bakeries and region in addressing product quality concerns, consumer complaints, waste reduction efforts, and other initiatives as needed using continuous improvement and statistical tools.
Participate as key Baking Technical resource with Engineering and Operations team on process and equipment modifications to ensure overall quality is maintained.
Coach and train key bakery associates on ingredient functionality, equipment, and baking processes using data logger technology.
Complete and post updated product code books for all key launches.
Conduct formula audits using internal databases and follow up with bakery on corrective actions if necessary. Work with R&D team on any necessary modifications to corporate formulas.
Lead productivity initiatives by networking with: Finance, Procurement, Engineering, and Operations.
Document weekly trip results and summarize with key follow ups to Operations team including VP of Operations.
Domestic and international travel approximately 70-80% of the time, with occasional weekend work.
Other assignments as needed.