Production Manager

Frost Bake Shop; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Frost Bake Shop in Memphis seeks a Production Manager for Bakery Operations to oversee daily kitchen operations, bridging the production and finishing teams while driving quality, safety, and efficiency. The role calls for hands-on leadership of Bakery Associates and close collaboration across departments.

You will manage recipe adherence, production processes, inventory and supplier relations, and ensure sanitation and safety standards in a fast-paced environment, Monday–Friday days.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cake mixing, baking, and finishing techniques.
• Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks in a fast-paced bakery.
• Strong interpersonal skills for collaboration with teams and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Bakery Associates in daily tasks.
• Enforce standards for recipes, production processes, inventory, and ordering.
• Coordinate production and finishing teams to optimize workflow and quality control.
• Uphold sanitation, cleanliness, and safety across all areas.
• Perform additional operational duties as needed to support business priorities.

Skills

Cake mixing

Baking

Decorating/finishing

Organizational excellence

Communication

Job description

Production Manager ' Bakery Operations

Position Overview

The Production Manager oversees daily kitchen operations to ensure the seamless, high-quality manufacturing of our complete line of baked goods. This role bridges production and finishing teams while driving operational efficiency, safety, and product consistency.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Supervision: Manage and support Bakery Associates in daily tasks, fostering a culture of clear communication, teamwork, and professionalism.
• Operations & Inventory Management: Enforce company standards for recipes, production processes, inventory control, and raw ingredient ordering.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Act as the primary liaison between the production and finishing teams to streamline workflow and maintain quality control.
• Facility Standards: Maintain strict adherence to sanitation, cleanliness, and safety guidelines across all work areas.
• General Operations: Perform additional operational duties as needed to support business priorities.

Qualifications & Skills

• Technical Proficiency: Strong foundational knowledge of cake mixing, baking, and decorating/finishing techniques.
• Organizational Excellence: Demonstrated ability to manage time, prioritize competing tasks, and maintain order in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication & Relationships: Strong interpersonal skills to build positive relationships with internal teams, vendors, and external partners.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Environment: Climate-controlled facility with routine entry into a 0°F walk-in freezer (appropriate cold-weather gear provided).
• Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and crouch throughout the shift.
• Lifting: Regularly lift and move items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday days
• Hours: 45-50
• Rate: Negotiable based on experience