Operations Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Operations Manager Reports To: President/CEO

Department: Operations

In the absence of the Operations Manager the Production Control Manager

Responsibilities:

• Direct and develop a safety culture that engages all employees in the initiative of zero injuries
• Ensure everyone understands that safety is everyone’s responsibility and a condition of employment
• Responsible for the manufacturing of safe, quality sweet goods that meet all regulation requirements
• Oversee and direct department managers – sanitation, maintenance, production, shipping/receiving and quality – in order to achieve all company goals
• Responsible for Research and Development and will work closely with sales on the commercialization of new items
• Responsible for all regulatory matters including the approval and generation of nutritional information
• Provides appropriate support and works closely with Human Resources and Accounting/Finance
• Develop, Direct and Execute short and long-term goals aimed at improvements in areas such as cost reduction, quality, and new product commercialization
• Meet with the President daily to review the results and progress towards established goals

Qualifications and Experience:

• Years of Experience: Minimum of 5 years leading in a large, fast paced bakery (Sweet Goods experience is a plus)
• Education: College Degree Required
• Excellent Decision-Making Skills
• Ability to coordinate the activities of multiple departments
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office)
• Excellent Communication Skills

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• bakery: 1 year (Preferred)
• Management: 5 years (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Work authorization:

• United States (Required)

Work Location:

• One location

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Detail-oriented — quality and precision-focused
• Innovative — innovative and risk-taking
• Outcome-oriented — results-focused with strong performance culture
• People-oriented — supportive and fairness-focused