Operations & Production Manager

Belgian Yum; Napa (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Belgian Yum in Napa, CA is seeking an Operations & Production Manager to drive production excellence, lead daily operations, and prepare for growth into a commercial kitchen environment.

You will implement efficient workflows, build strong teams, and ensure quality across batching, baking, cooling and packaging, with a focus on scalability and clean-label production.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in food production, bakery, or manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of process optimization and workflow management.
• Experience managing small teams (2-5 people).
• Knowledge of food safety standards (ServSafe/HACCP preferred).
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to work hands-on in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production, manage batching, baking, cooling, and packaging for consistent output.
• Improve throughput and efficiency without compromising product quality.
• Develop and coach production staff, building a strong team culture.
• Implement SOPs for food safety, consistency, and scalability.
• Oversee inventory and supply management to prevent shortages.
• Prepare for scale and future automation in a commercial kitchen.

Skills

Process optimization

Team leadership

Food safety

Problem solving

Organizational Skills

Lifting to 50 lbs

Job description

By belgianyum on May 5, 2026

Operations & Production Manager

Your Role at Belgian Yum

As an Operations & Production Manager, you will be the key driver of operational excellence - ensuring our production runs efficiently, consistently, and at scale. You will lead daily production, optimize workflows, and prepare Belgian Yum for rapid growth into a commercial kitchen environment. If you are passionate about building systems, improving output, and leading teams in a fast-growing food company, this is your opportunity to help scale something meaningful.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead production operations, oversee daily product production including batching, baking, cooling, and packaging to ensure consistent quality and output
• Drive efficiency and throughput, continuously improve production processes to increase units per hour without compromising product quality
• Manage and develop team, train and lead production staff, ensuring accountability, performance, and strong team culture
• Implement operational systems, create and enforce SOPs for consistency, food safety, and scalability
• Inventory and supply management, monitor ingredients, packaging, and materials to prevent shortages or delays
• Prepare for scale, support transition into commercial kitchen and future automation

Flexible Scheduling and Reliability

• Must meet required full-time schedule (40+ hours/week)
• Availability during early mornings or production peaks
• Consistent attendance and reliability are critical

Qualifications/Experience

• 3+ years experience in food production, bakery, or manufacturing
• Strong understanding of process optimization and workflow management
• Experience managing small teams (2-5 people)
• Knowledge of food safety standards (ServSafe/HACCP preferred)
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
• Ability to work hands-on in a fast-paced environment
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds

Growth & Impact

Direct influence on scaling a fast-growing food brand

Meaningful Work

Building a clean-label product used by schools and families

Compensation

Competitive salary based on experience.

Salary: $28-$32/hr.

Belgian Yum is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.

Job ID 93981122

Type Full Time

Department Operations

Location Napa, CA