The Production Manager oversees daily kitchen operations to ensure the seamless, high-quality manufacturing of our complete line of baked goods. This role bridges production and finishing teams while driving operational efficiency, safety, and product consistency.
Key Responsibilities Team Leadership & Supervision:
Manage and support Bakery Associates in daily tasks, fostering a culture of clear communication, teamwork, and professionalism.
Operations & Inventory Management:
Enforce company standards for recipes, production processes, inventory control, and raw ingredient ordering.
Cross-Department Collaboration:
Act as the primary liaison between the production and finishing teams to streamline workflow and maintain quality control.
Facility Standards:
Maintain strict adherence to sanitation, cleanliness, and safety guidelines across all work areas.
General Operations:
Perform additional operational duties as needed to support business priorities.
Qualifications & Skills Technical Proficiency:
Strong foundational knowledge of cake mixing, baking, and decorating/finishing techniques.
Organizational Excellence :
Demonstrated ability to manage time, prioritize competing tasks, and maintain order in a fast-paced environment.
Communication & Relationships:
Strong interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with internal teams, vendors, and external partners.
Working Conditions & Physical Demands Environment:
Climate-controlled facility with routine entry into a 0°F walk-in freezer (appropriate cold-weather gear provided).
Physical Requirements:
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and crouch throughout the shift.
Lifting :
Regularly lift and move items weighing up to 50 lbs.