Bakery Operations Manager - Military veterans preferred

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Operations Manager

Franz Family Bakery, founded in 1906 in the Pacific Northwest, is one of the country's most successful bakeries. We produce a variety of baked products under premium labels, employing over 4,000 employees and distributing our products in Alaska, Idaho, California, Utah, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.

Take your career to the next level and join our exciting team. Franz offers employees excellent benefits including:

• Competitive Wages
• Growth and Development Opportunities
• Generous Holiday and Vacation
• Comprehensive Healthcare
• Pension and Retirement funds
• Discount Franz Products

Position Overview:

We are seeking an Operations Manager to join our hard-working and fast-paced team. The Operations Manager is responsible for managing the planning, directing, coordinating, and controlling bakery operations. This role requires a high level of independent judgment and direct oversight of department leaders in Production, Maintenance Engineering, Food Safety, Sanitation, Distribution, Fleet, and Administration.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage bakery operations to ensure efficiency and quality.
• Oversee the plant budget and financial performance.
• Establish specific goals and standards for each department to align with company policies and objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement in operations and cost control.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Leadership Expectations:

• Visionary Leadership: Inspire and motivate teams to achieve high performance and foster a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Strategic Thinking: Develop and implement strategies that enhance operational efficiency and support long-term business goals.
• Team Development: Mentor and develop department leaders, promoting professional growth and succession planning.
• Effective Communication: Maintain open and transparent communication channels across all levels of the organization.
• Decision Making: Exercise sound judgment and make informed decisions that benefit the company and its employees.
• Problem Solving: Address challenges proactively and implement effective solutions to drive continuous improvement.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible production supervision experience, preferably in a food manufacturing facility.
• Professional knowledge equivalent to a 4-year college degree.
• Completion or enrollment in AIB 16-week class or Certified Bakers program preferred.
• Experience managing in a union environment is desirable.
• High analytical ability and independent judgment.
• Excellent organizational skills and flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Superior communication skills - both verbal and written.
• Proficiency in Windows Office, Outlook, Excel, Microsoft Teams.

Benefits:

• Competitive wages
• Growth and development opportunities
• Generous holiday and vacation
• Comprehensive healthcare
• Pension and retirement funds
• Discount on delicious Franz products

Franz Bakery is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity