Production Manager

Bimbo Bakeries
$84,300 - $109,600
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Virginia, Roanoke
Mar 26, 2025
Have you ever enjoyed Arnold, Brownberry or Oroweat bread? A Thomas' English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee, Entenmann's or Marinela cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA! More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we *provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves.* #LI-KM1 Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide! Top Reasons to Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA: Salary Range: $84,300 - $109,600 Annual Bonus Eligibility Comprehensive Benefits Package Paid Time Off 401k & Company Match Position Summary: Coordinates the activities of the Production Department and monitors procedures and standards to achieve consistent high-quality products produced in an efficient manner.Provides leadership for, and develops the abilities of, production management personnel in the Production Department. Responsible for ensuring the best quality products, excellent customer service by maintaining regular quality audits (American Institute of Baking), good manufacturing practices, compliance with federal/state/local regulations (FDA, OSHA, Department of Agriculture, Department of Health, etc.), HACCP, meet or exceed Global Food Safety Standards (BRC), environmental compliance. Key Job Responsibilities: Supports General Plant Safety, Food Safety, Food Defense initiatives and Good Manufacturing Practices with an understanding that these are absolutes and are Priority #1.Ensuring that General safety and Food Safety are absolute priorities by setting an example to others. Lead the achievement of a zero injury workplace by ensuring safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations on environmental, health and safety issues. Ensures that Product Quality is an absolute priority by utilizing Integrated Process Management (IPM), plant teams, and outside resources. Clearly understands structure of teams, acts as a resource and ensures that the Integrated Process Management structure is maintained and that facts and data are used in all decisions related to product quality, cost savings improvements, etc. Develops, implements and manages all production procedures to ensure all plant goals are met. Supervises, trains and coaches manufacturing management to include responsibility for personnel and labor issues throughout the plant. Build a culture of mutual respect, teamwork, and professionalism, demonstrating active support for the Company's culture. Understand, coach and teach the principles of the BBU Manufacturing Transformation, including lean tools, process capability and operational discipline. Responsible for achieving budgets for capital investments, pan glazing, downtime, and damages. Maintains records for all phases of production relative to the quality of the product, including plant formulation records, and those records necessary for auditing purposes to include order completion and scheduling of holiday production. Analyzes results of bakery operations, determines variances from standard, and takes corrective action as needed. Take appropriate action to ensure the integrity and sustained certification of the Food Safety and Quality systems. Responsible for reporting and taking any necessary action to prevent food safety and food quality problems from occurring. Responsible for following and enforcing procedures outlined in the Food Safety Plan and the Food Quality Plan and any other programs that support the food safety and quality systems and other 3rd party audits. Conduct performance appraisals of the management team and recommends and/or implements appropriate training programs to address developmental needs. Key Behavioral Competencies: Familiarity with the operations of all plant departments: production, quality, maintenance, materials management, and food safety. Demonstrated track record of leading the improvement of operations while delivering day to day performance. Computer literate. The ability to analyze data using various operating systems and programs. Demonstrated experience building a strong leadership team. The ability to work closely in a team based environment with all associates. Knowledge of commonly used process control and improvement tools. Knowledge of safety related issues including compliance with State, Federal and Local regulations. Labor Relations experience Education and Work History: 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 consumer baked goods company. 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. Computer Literate. The physical and mental demands described in each job posting are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of each job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of each job. Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law. >