| Location | Bartlett, Tennessee |
Job Title: 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 0F 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 |