Operations & Production Manager

Belgian Yum; Napa (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Belgian Yum is seeking an Operations & Production Manager to lead daily production and scale our bakery operations in Napa, CA.

You will optimize workflows, implement SOPs for consistency and food safety, manage a 2–5 person team, and drive throughput while preparing for a transition to a commercial kitchen environment.

This role requires hands-on leadership in a fast-growing food company, with early morning production, reliability, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed.

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 production operations: oversee batching, baking, cooling, packaging to ensure quality and output.
• Drive efficiency and throughput: improve processes without compromising quality.
• Manage and develop team: train and lead production staff, ensure accountability and culture.
• Implement operational systems: create and enforce SOPs for consistency, food safety, scalability.
• Inventory and supply management: monitor ingredients and packaging to prevent shortages or delays.
• Prepare for scale: support transition into commercial kitchen and future automation.

Skills

Production management

Process optimization

Team leadership

Food safety knowledge

Job description

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

While at Belgian Yum, you’ll enjoy

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

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