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Job Title:Director of Bakery ManufacturingStatus: Exempt

Department:BakehouseManager:Sr. VP of Sales & Merchandising

Direct Reports:Bakery Production Manager

General Positions Summary:

The Director of Bakery Manufacturing will focus primarily on overseeing Busch's bakery production most cost-effectively within quality standards. Directly responsible for the management, safety, and production activities of the bakery in accordance with Busch's policies and procedures.

Specific Accountabilities:

·Manage all facets of the production operations, including food safety standards.

·Create and enhance existing SOPS.

·Ensures standards for product quality, equipment, and operator performance are maintained and that

cost-effectivenesss standards are used to maximize production.

·Assesses and adjusts strategies, systems, procedures, performance capabilities, equipment, and

facilities, and associates to enhance production, quality, safety, and, profitability, and aligns

resources to deliver against Busch's and regulatory requirements in areas of cost, financial controls,

quality, safety, and, business initiatives.

·Ensure all waste is recorded to maintain accurate shrinkage information.

·Ensure all product is prepared to specifications, including quality, yields, packaging, and

·Oversee production scheduling and ensure all orders are going out in an efficient, accurate, and

timely manner.

·Manage the ordering of ingredients, raw materials, and supplies to meet demand while controlling

·Work with Busch's deli management and category management. Maintain a high level of

communication with Store Managers and Deli/Bakery Managers.

·Research and develop new items to build sales, including seasonal recipe development and additions

to core offerings.

·Effectively document, communicate, and train any new procedural updates to the Central Kitchen

team.

·Interview, hire, train, and develop central kitchen associates.

·Achieve Busch's sanitation, food safety, and safety standards. Ensure compliance with all regulatory

·Provide solid leadership and guidance to direct reports as well as hourly associates.

·Maintain professional and technical knowledge by completing educational opportunities, reviewing

professional publications, benchmarking state-of-the-art practices, and networking.

·Execute with operational integrity by anticipating problems, taking preventative measures, and

adapting to changes that improve our operations or guest experience.

·Consistently follow Busch's policies and procedures.

·Share our passion for our products by being familiar with our products and services and actively

seeking and sharing that information.

Education, Experience, and Skills:

·Bachelor's degree in management, food systems, or related field. Culinary degree desired.

·Minimum 5 years of management experience in food manufacturing operations.

·PCQI certification with full knowledge of FDA FSMA requirements for food manufacturing is required.

·Understanding and experience of large volume baking equipment and factors driving efficiency.

·Proficient culinary and baking knowledge to create and test recipes and determine product quality.

·Proficient management and leadership skills.

·Proficient organization and planning skills, especially in managing multiple deadlines and projects.

·Proficient mathematical skills to analyze and calculate data.

·Proficient communication and interpersonal skills, including written, verbal, and listening skills.

·Proficient computer skills in Excel, Word, and email. Able to learn and use a variety of proprietary

applications and technology.

Strong analytical, problem-solving solving and decision-making skills.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Retail

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