Production Manager

Franz Family Bakery; West Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Franz Family Bakery in West Jordan, Utah is seeking a Production Manager to lead bakery production planning, scheduling, and staff supervision in a fast-paced plant. You will oversee production budgets, ensure safety compliance and adherence to company policies, and drive continuous improvement across all manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of supervisory experience in food manufacturing, a four-year degree (or equivalent), and strong analytical, communication, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible production supervision experience.
• Work requires a professional level of knowledge in a specialized field equivalent to a 4 year college degree.
• Enrolled in or finished the AIB 16 week class or the Certified Bakers program.
• Demonstrated knowledge of SQF, HACCP, GMP, allergen, & traceability and other compliance requirements of a commercial bakery.
• Direct oversight of SOP’s within department.
• A high level of analytical ability is required.
• Ability to exercise a high level of independent judgment.
• Excellent organizational skills and flexibility to work in a fast paced work environment.
• Superior communication skills - both verbal and written.
• Good Computer Skills - Windows Office, Outlook, Excel.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing the Bakery Production.
• Responsible for plant Production Budget.
• Establishes specific goals and standards for each area of responsibility to achieve understanding and relate the work to company policies and objectives.
• Responsible for staffing the bakery.
• Establishes production schedules.
• Runs test dough to assist in developing new products.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring independent knowledge of the baking process in addition to procedures or instructions provided.
• Continuous improvement in operations and cost control.
• Responsible for safety practices and compliance in the plant.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Adherence to company policies.
• Support and adherence to Franz Core Values.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent judgment

Computer skills

Analytical ability

Allergen & traceability knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

AIB 16 week class

Certified Bakers program

Tools

Windows Office

Outlook

Excel

Job description

We are seeking a Production Manager to join our hard working and fast-paced team in West Jordan, Utah. The Production Manager is responsible for managing the planning, directing, coordinating and controlling of bakery production and for the supervising of employment, training and progressive discipline for employees in the plant manufacturing area.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing the Bakery Production.
• Responsible for plant Production Budget.
• Establishes specific goals and standards for each area of responsibility to achieve understanding and relate the work to company policies and objectives.
• Responsible for staffing the bakery.
• Establishes production schedules.
• Runs test dough to assist in developing new products.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring independent knowledge of the baking process in addition to procedures or instructions provided.
• Continuous improvement in operations and cost control.
• Responsible for safety practices and compliance in the plant.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Adherence to company policies.
• Support and adherence to Franz Core Values.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible production supervision experience
• Work requires a professional level of knowledge in a specialized field equivalent to a 4 year college degree
• Enrolled in or finished the AIB 16 week class or the Certified Bakers program
• Demonstrated knowledge of SQF, HACCP, GMP, allergen, & traceability and other compliance requirements of a commercial bakery.
• Direct oversight of SOP’s within department.
• A high level of analytical ability is required
• Ability to exercise a high level of independent judgment
• Excellent organizational skills and flexibility to work in a fast paced work environment.
• Superior communication skills - both verbal and written.
• Good Computer Skills - Windows Office, Outlook, Excel.