Bakery Manager

val's services; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

val's services in Indiana is seeking a proactive Retail Department Manager to oversee daily department operations, ensuring staffing, training, and adherence to company standards to meet KPIs. You will supervise inventory, safety, and quality, while coordinating with store leadership to optimize performance.

The role requires strong communication, hands-on leadership, and the ability to drive improvements in a fast-paced retail environment. Previous supervisory experience is a plus in this role.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; retail experience preferred, supervisory experience a plus.
• Strong communication, organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven leadership ability and hands-on management skills.
• Knowledge of retail operations, management systems, and proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Strategic planning, business acumen, and bilingual communication (Spanish) desirable depending on location.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory ordering, maintenance, and quality control to ensure freshness and proper storage.
• Supervise stocking, production, and handling of spoiled products while maintaining safety and quality.
• Stay knowledgeable about store products, promotions, and sales features.
• Implement weekly plans, manage schedules, labor, payroll, and ensure safety guidelines are followed.
• Develop department goals, monitor forecasts, and participate in meetings at various levels.
• Maintain a clean, attractive, well-stocked department adhering to standards.
• Lead staffing, training, performance management, and career development of associates.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and execute corrective actions as needed.
• Develop strategies to meet company objectives and handle additional duties.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Leadership ability

Hands-on management

Retail operations

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Strategic planning

Bilingual (Spanish) optional

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Role Overview

This position leads daily department operations in a retail store, ensuring staff are trained, fully staffed, and operating according to company standards to meet key performance indicators.

This position leads daily department operations in a retail store, ensuring staff are trained, fully staffed, and operating according to company standards to meet key performance indicators.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage inventory ordering, maintenance, and quality control, ensuring product freshness and proper storage.
• Supervise team tasks such as stocking, production, and handling spoiled products, maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Stay knowledgeable about store products, promotions, and sales features.
• Implement weekly plans, manage schedules, labor, and payroll, and ensure safety guidelines are followed.
• Develop department goals, monitor forecasts, and participate in meetings at various levels.
• Maintain a clean, attractive, well-stocked department adhering to operational standards.
• Lead staffing, training, performance management, and career development of associates.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and execute corrective actions when needed.
• Develop strategies to meet company objectives and handle additional assigned duties.

Qualifications & Skills

• High School diploma or equivalent required; retail experience preferred, supervisory experience a plus.
• Strong communication, organization, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proven leadership ability and hands‑on management skills.
• Knowledge of retail operations, management systems, and proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Strategic planning, business acumen, and bilingual communication (Spanish) desirable depending on location.

Physical & Environment Requirements

Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally, stand and walk for extended periods, and operate in varied temperatures with typical retail noise levels. Reasonable accommodations available for disabilities.