Production Manager

Bimbo Bakeries USA; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bimbo Bakeries USA in Dallas seeks a Department Leader to oversee the production budget, develop Team Leaders and Associates, and drive continuous improvement across cross-functional teams. You will align with business unit leadership to achieve world-class safety, quality, and cost KPIs.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of hands-on management in manufacturing, strong bakery operations knowledge, and a proven ability to lead teams with integrity and empowerment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred; combination of education and experience acceptable.
• 5–7 years of hands-on management in manufacturing, preferably food industry.
• Extensive bakery operations knowledge and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee annual budgets for production department and capital investments.
• Lead development of Team Leaders and Associates with coaching and feedback.
• Partner with unit leadership to drive continuous improvement and KPIs.
• Ensure production scheduling, quality, safety, and on-time shipments.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and high engagement.

Skills

People management

Operations excellence

Budgeting

Data analysis

Leadership

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Job Overview

Oversee the financial health of the production department, creating and maintaining annual budgets. Lead the growth and development of Team Leaders and Associates. Build a culture that values the person, the community, and always acts with integrity. Partner with Business Unit leadership, bakery leadership team, and cross‑functional teams to identify and implement continuous improvement strategies. Uphold and promote our E5 Leadership Behaviours: Embrace the Consumer, Ensure Operational Capabilities, Empower and Involve, Engage and Develop, and Expect Ownership and Accountability. Coach Team Leaders towards an empowered, problem‑solving mentality to consistently achieve world‑class standards. Operate with a One Team mentality by supporting Team Leaders in collaborating across departments to solve issues and ensure production is to schedule and shipment to order. Set priorities for department and facilitate problem‑solving processes and teams to identify, implement, and communicate solutions. Deliver on Key Performance Indicators for People, Quality, Safety, Service, and Cost. Engage and develop core competencies in Team Leaders through onboarding, training, coaching, and consistent performance feedback. Achieve all safety goals. Deliver safety awareness programmes in order to eliminate unsafe acts and conditions that contribute to workplace injuries. Comply with workplace standards, company policies and government regulations. Ensure product quality by identifying, prioritising, and bringing solutions to focus issues. Manage budgets for capital investments, pan glazing, downtime, and damages. Equip Team Leaders to serve sales by analysing data to ensure all production processes are running efficiently and the team is set up for success.

Operational Execution

This role requires the ability to think strategically about business needs, set data‑based priorities, and build plans with Team Leaders, fellow Department Leaders, and their Bakery Leader to achieve improved business KPIs. The ideal candidate will have experience setting, achieving, and exceeding business performance targets. They will consistently strive to achieve goals, even in the face of obstacles, and will proactively develop contingency plans to ensure goals are met. They will be energized by working toward tangible goals and actively seek opportunities to enhance the status quo, aiming to exceed targets. Set the Standard: This role has overall responsibility for achievement of Operations Excellence standards and practices in their department. The ideal candidate will be organised and detail‑oriented, ensuring that standards and practices are followed meticulously. Their organised approach will contribute to the smooth functioning of operations and the attainment of established standards.

Driving Our Culture

Our GB values and culture are what make our company different. It is critical that the Department Leader builds a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence, providing consistent leadership in working with and managing bakery leadership and associates while emphasising teamwork and collaboration that leads to high‑quality products, high associate engagement, and successful financial results. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in building a strong team and the ability to continue inspiring and engaging all associates. They will foster a positive work environment, promote collaboration, and motivate team members to achieve their full potential. Be a Change Leader: Drive the realisation of Operations Excellence efforts across our manufacturing facilities and processes. Utilize strong decision‑making skills and flexibility in order to drive sustainable operational initiatives and process improvement activities. Provide the necessary leadership to promote change throughout the organization and continue to develop and lead a world‑class continuous improvement organisation. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of commonly used process control and improvement tools, allowing them to guide and facilitate the continuous improvement efforts within the bakery. They will leverage their expertise to implement effective strategies and methodologies that enhance operational efficiency and drive positive outcomes. Developing our Talent: While driving accountability for results, be supportive and effective at developing individuals to assume greater levels of responsibility and personal contribution. The ideal candidate will have the ability to support the continuous improvement of a world‑class bakery through coaching Team Leaders and Associates. They will prioritise talent development and provide guidance to individuals, enabling them to grow, assume greater responsibilities, and make meaningful contributions to the organisation's success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred.
• A combination of education, training and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted.
• 5–7 years of hands‑on management experience and direct manufacturing experience with a company in the food industry.
• Extensive knowledge of bakery operations/processing/formulations.
• Strong technical skills and working knowledge of bakery equipment.
• Knowledge of safety related issues including compliance with State, Federal and Local regulations.