Plant Manager(Bakery)

Ajulia Executive Search; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great pay

Competitive benefits

Growth opportunities

Immediate hire

Job summary

Ajulia Executive Search partners with a leading bakery to hire a Plant Manager in Tampa. This senior ops role oversees production, safety, quality, and financial performance in a regulated food-manufacturing setting.

You will direct end-to-end bakery operations, manage budgets/CapEx, ensure OSHA/FDA compliance, and lead cross-functional teams in Lean improvements and product quality. This is a permanent, full-time position with competitive pay and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 7–10 years of progressive leadership in plant operations or manufacturing; bakery or food-manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Strong financial acumen and safety protocol knowledge; proficiency in continuous improvement frameworks (Lean, Six Sigma).

Responsibilities

• P&L leadership — Owns full plant profit and loss, manages annual budgets, monitors COGS, and prepares/approves CapEx proposals.
• Bakery operations & production — Directs end-to-end bakery production including mixing, proofing, baking, cooling, packaging, and shipping to meet output targets and quality standards.
• Safety & compliance — Ensures strict adherence to OSHA, FDA, environmental, and food-safety regulations (GMP, HACCP).
• Quality assurance — Maintains product consistency, oversees QA programs, and leads continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean or Six Sigma.
• Team leadership — Hires, trains, and mentors department heads across production, maintenance, quality, sanitation, and supply chain.
• New product costing — Provides operational feasibility, costing, and pricing proposals for new bakery products.
• Strategic planning — Drives long-term operational strategy, capacity planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Business acumen

Bakery/Manufacturing leadership

Regulatory compliance

Lean/Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field

Job description

The Bakery Plant Manager will serve as the senior operational leader for a high‑volume bakery manufacturing facility. This role oversees all production, financial performance, safety, quality, and cross‑functional leadership within a regulated food‑manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate brings strong business acumen, deep operational expertise, and hands‑on bakery production experience.

• P&L responsibilities
• Food Safety
• Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal health and safety regulations

Are you looking to make a career change to a stable company? This exciting opportunity offers a competitive salary plus an excellent benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance and paid PTO.Does this position match your future career goals? Then this opportunity could be the right fit for you.

Employment Type:

Permanent Full-time

• Great Pay
• Very Competitive Benefits Package
• Excellent work environment with growth opportunities
• Immediate Hire

Key Responsibilities

• P&L Leadership — Owns full plant profit and loss, manages annual budgets, monitors COGS, and prepares/approves CapEx proposals.
• Bakery Operations & Production — Directs end‑to‑end bakery production including mixing, proofing, baking, cooling, packaging, and shipping to meet output targets and quality standards.
• Safety & Compliance — Ensures strict adherence to OSHA, FDA, environmental, and food‑safety regulations (GMP, HACCP).
• Quality Assurance — Maintains product consistency, oversees QA programs, and leads continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean or Six Sigma.
• Team Leadership — Hires, trains, and mentors department heads across production, maintenance, quality, sanitation, and supply chain.
• New Product Costing — Provides operational feasibility, costing, and pricing proposals for new bakery products.
• Strategic Planning — Drives long‑term operational strategy, capacity planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related technical field.
• Experience: 7–10 years of progressive leadership in plant operations or manufacturing; bakery or food‑manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Skills: Strong financial acumen, deep knowledge of safety protocols, proficiency in continuous improvement frameworks (Lean, Six Sigma), and proven leadership in high‑volume production environments.