Production Manager

Bimbo Bakeries USA•Mattoon, IL

8d•Onsite

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-KM1 Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
A combination of education, training and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted
5-7 years of hands-on management experience and direct manufacturing experience with a company in the food industry
Extensive knowledge of bakery operations/processing/formulations
Strong technical skills and working knowledge of bakery equipment
Knowledge of safety related issues including compliance with State, Federal and Local regulations

Nice To Haves

This role requires the ability to think strategically about business needs, set data-based priorities, and build plans with Team Leaders, fellow Department Leaders, and their Bakery Leader to achieve improved business KPIs.
The ideal candidate will have experience setting, achieving, and exceeding business performance targets.
They will consistently strive to achieve goals, even in the face of obstacles, and will proactively develop contingency plans to ensure goals are met.
They will be energized by working toward tangible goals and actively seek opportunities to enhance the status quo, aiming to exceed targets.
This role has overall responsibility for achievement of Operations Excellence standards and practices in their department.
The ideal candidate will be organized and detail-oriented, ensuring that standards and practices are followed meticulously.
Their organized approach will contribute to the smooth functioning of operations and the attainment of established standards.
Our GB values and culture are what make our company different.
It is critical that the Department Leader builds a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence, providing consistent leadership in working with and managing bakery leadership and associates while emphasizing teamwork and collaboration that leads to high-quality products, high associate engagement, and successful financial results.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in building a strong team and the ability to continue inspiring and engaging all associates.
They will foster a positive work environment, promote collaboration, and motivate team members to achieve their full potential.
Drive the realization of Operations Excellence efforts across our manufacturing facilities and processes.
Utilize strong decision-making skills and flexibility in order to drive sustainable operational initiatives and process improvement activities.
Provide the necessary leadership to promote change throughout the organization and continue to develop and lead a world-class continuous improvement organization.
The ideal candidate will have knowledge of commonly used process control and improvement tools, allowing them to guide and facilitate the continuous improvement efforts within the bakery.
They will leverage their expertise to implement effective strategies and methodologies that enhance operational efficiency and drive positive outcomes.
While driving accountability for results, be supportive and effective at developing individuals to assume greater levels of responsibility and personal contribution.
The ideal candidate will have the ability to support the continuous improvement of a world-class bakery through coaching Team Leaders and Associates.
They will prioritize talent development and provide guidance to individuals, enabling them to grow, assume greater responsibilities, and make meaningful contributions to the organization's success.

Responsibilities

Oversee the financial health of the production department, creating and maintaining annual budgets
Lead the growth and development of Team Leaders and Associates
Build a culture that values the person, the community, and always acts with integrity
Partner with Business Unit leadership, bakery leadership team, and cross-functional teams to identify and implement continuous improvement strategies
Uphold and promote our E5 Leadership Behaviors: Embrace the Consumer, Ensure Operational Capabilities, Empower and Involve, Engage and Develop, and Expect Ownership and Accountability
Coach Team Leaders towards an empowered, problem-solving mentality to consistently achieve world-class standards
Operate with a One Team mentality by supporting Team Leaders in collaborating across departments to solve issues and ensure production is to schedule and shipment to order
Set priorities for department and facilitates problem solving processes and teams to identify, implement, and communicate solutions
Deliver on Key Performance Indicators for People, Quality, Safety, Service, and Cost
Engage and develop core competencies in Team Leaders through onboarding, training, coaching, and consistent performance feedback
Achieve all safety goals. Deliver safety awareness programs in order to eliminate unsafe acts and conditions that contribute to workplace injuries. Comply with workplace standards, company policies and government regulations
Ensure product quality by identifying, prioritizing, and bringing solutions to focus issues
Manage budgets for capital investments, pan glazing, downtime, and damages
Equip Team Leaders to serve sales by analyzing data to ensure all production processes are running efficiently and the team is set up for success