Production Manager

Franz Family Bakery; West Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Franz Family Bakery in West Jordan, Utah, seeks a Production Manager to lead bakery production planning, scheduling, and supervision in a fast-paced environment. You will direct staffing, training, and process improvements while aligning with company budgets and SOPs.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of production supervision, strong knowledge of SQF/HACCP/GMP, and excellent communication skills. This on-site role emphasizes safety, cost control, and adherence to Franz Core Values.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible production supervision experience.
• Professional level knowledge in a specialized field equivalent to a 4 year college degree.
• 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

• Plan, direct, coordinate and control bakery production activities.
• Establish production schedules and monitor performance against budget.
• Staff the bakery and oversee training and discipline.
• Run test dough to support new product development.
• Ensure safety practices and regulatory compliance in the plant.
• Adhere to company policies and Franz Core Values.

Skills

Analytical ability

Independent judgment

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

4-year college degree equivalent

AIB 16-week class or 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.