Head of Product Development
Bakery Express
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Job summary
Qualifications
- Extensive experience in the bakery industry.
- Proven track record of successful product launches.
- Knowledge of good manufacturing practices and food safety standards.
- Customer-focused with exceptional communication abilities.
- Knowledge of GMPs and SQF quality system.
Responsibilities
- Develop new bakery products that align with market trends.
- Oversee R&D team to drive creativity and excellence.
- Work closely with sales and marketing teams.
- Optimize: Implement and maintain best manufacturing practices to ensure quality and efficiency.
- Engage: Be the face of Bakery Express in customer interactions, showcasing commitment to quality and innovation.
Skills
Education
Job description
Welcome to Bakery Express, where we bake dreams into reality! As a leading wholesale bakery based in beautiful Orlando, Florida, we're on a mission to spread joy through our delicious creations. We're growing fast and need a creative, experienced Head of Product Development to join our team and lead the charge in new product development. If you're a certified master baker with a passion for innovation and a knack for customer engagement, we want to hear from you!
As our Head of Product Development, you'll be the mastermind behind our next big hit! You'll blend your skills as a chef, baker, and food scientist to create mouth-watering products that our customers will love. You'll also ensure our manufacturing processes are top-notch, keeping an eye on best practices and efficiency. This leadership role is crucial to our growth, and you'll be at the heart of our exciting journey.
Reports to the CEO.
- Innovate: Develop new and exciting bakery products that align with market trends and customer preferences.
- Lead: Oversee the R&D team, providing guidance and inspiration to drive creativity and excellence.
- Collaborate: Work closely with our sales and marketing teams to understand customer needs and translate them into delicious products.
- Optimize: Implement and maintain best manufacturing practices to ensure quality and efficiency.
- Engage: Be the face of Bakery Express in customer interactions, showcasing our commitment to quality and innovation.
- Certified Master Baker (preferred) with extensive experience in the bakery industry.
- Strong background in product development, with a proven track record of successful launches.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Customer-focused with exceptional communication abilities.
- Knowledge of good manufacturing practices (GMPs) and food safety standards.
- Knowledge of Safe Quality Foods (SQF) quality system.
- Expertise in breads and sweet goods.
- Creative, innovative, and passionate about baking.
- Good organization skills, written and verbal communication skills. Ability to maintain formulas, process documentation, and train others.
- Display a positive and pro-company demeanor and conduct oneself in a professional manner at all times.
Learn more or apply online here: Head of Product Development | Bakery Express
- Seniority level: Director
- Employment type: Full-time
- Job function: Product Management and Marketing
- Industries: Baked Goods Manufacturing
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