Bakery Operations Excellence Director

Bimbo Bakeries USA; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 151,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k & Company Match

Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Job summary

Bimbo Bakeries USA in Roanoke, VA is seeking a Director of Bakery Operations to lead bakery teams, drive world-class practices, and coach leaders to deliver on-time, full production. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and cost management while aligning with the company’s Operations Excellence Playbook.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in manufacturing, 5+ in food, and a proven track record in leadership, safety initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver sustainable results.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of increasingly responsible manufacturing experience, at least 5 years in the food industry.
• Demonstrated leadership of safety initiatives and a zero-injury culture.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field; Masters preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with experience leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead Operations Excellence vision and drive bakery playbook deployment.
• Develop core competencies through onboarding, training, coaching, and feedback.
• Build a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and accountability.
• Oversee safety, quality, and cost KPIs and lead Safety IMS.
• Manage budgets and partner with cross-functional teams to improve operations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Food Science, or a technical field

Masters degree (preferred)

Job description

Bimbo Bakeries USA in Roanoke, VA is seeking a Director of Bakery Operations to lead bakery teams, drive world-class practices, and coach leaders to deliver on-time, full production. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and cost management while aligning with the company’s Operations Excellence Playbook.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in manufacturing, 5+ in food, and a proven track record in leadership, safety initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver sustainable results.