Director of Bakery Operations

• Formulates or approves short- or long-term operating objectives in areas such as cost reduction, quality, and new product integration as undertaken at the plant level.
  
• Responsible for the manufacture of safe quality foods that meet the requirements of all regulatory agencies and our customers
  
• Implements, plans, and schedules to assure achievement of appropriate volume of production ensuring product meets targeted return on assets employed and contribution to sales and profits.
  
• Defines and directs the administration plant or facility policies within the framework and intent of the companys manufacturing charter.
  
• Ensures product quality meets established standards and that costs are within budget.
  
• Assists in the development and implementation of capital plans related to production improvement or expansion.
  
• Establishes and maintains favorable plant/facility company and community relationships through active participation in community affairs.
  
• Directs the maintenance of a safe and healthy working environment by eliminating hazards, training employees, and promoting safety awareness.
  
• Manages and/or provides appropriate support for support functions such as accounting/finance human resources information technology.
  
• Directs trains and develops subordinates leadership.
  

• Years of Experience:10+ years bakery production or related experience
  
• Authentic leader: direct communicator, able to build strong relationships across the company, with all levels.
  
• Must have great collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively work closely with cross-functional teams.
  
• Solid technical knowledge of bakery manufacturing operations
  
• Spanish / English Bilingual
  
• Financial analysis skills
  
• Lean Mfg or Continuous Improvement