Regional Operations Excellence Frontline Engagement Leader
About The Position
The Regional Operations Excellence (OX) Frontline Engagement Leader is on a fast-paced development path to becoming a bakery operations leader at Bimbo Bakeries USA (BBU). This role supports implementation and sustainability of Operations Excellence within a regional geography. Reporting to the Operations Excellence Senior Manager, the OX Frontline Engagement Leader will work shoulder-to-shoulder with bakery leadership teams in supporting the execution of the OX Playbook. This role is responsible for ensuring and maintaining a people- and food-safe environment through compliance with all requirements in Food Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), Quality, Workplace Safety, Process Management, Occupational Safety Health Act (OSHA), Environmental Standards and polices/programs as may be required by Plant, Company, Local, State and/or Federal mandates or programs. The OX Frontline Engagement Leader must have technical competency and coaching and communication skills. An understanding of a manufacturing environment is a plus, but not required. These competencies and skills will support the Operations Excellence objectives to grow our people and grow the business.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree required, with a focus in Business, Business Technology, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Food Science, or Baking Technology preferred but not required
- 1-3 years' experience, with 1-2 years in a supervisory capacity
- Demonstrated knowledge of or interest in manufacturing operations/processing/formulations and equipment
- Strong business acumen
- Participative management style and excellent organizational and communication skills
- Strong technical skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Ability to multi-task and problem solve in a challenging environment
- A desire to lead and coach others
- Must possess strong leadership, computer, and communication (verbal and written) skills
- Ability to analyze data, multi-task and problem solve in a fast-paced challenging environment
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including off shifts and weekends
- This position is regional and will be required to travel up to 95%, as needed
Nice To Haves
- Working knowledge of process control and improvement tools preferred, but not required
- An understanding of a manufacturing environment is a plus, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Partner with leadership at multiple commercial baking facilities within a geography to implement and sustainably execute the OX Playbook
- Understand Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and actions a bakery can take to impact them
- Coach associates at all levels in accordance with the BBU Leadership Model, and BBU’s E5 Behaviors
- Obtain feedback and offer solutions for continuous improvement of the OX Playbook
- Lead the achievement of a zero-injury workplace, including 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
- Understand and enforce procedures outlined in the Food Safety Plan and the Food Quality Plan
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Paid Time Off
- 401k & Company Match
- Annual Bonus Eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
