Bakery Production Manager

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $55,800.00 - $80,200.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Day Shifts
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Benefits

Highly competitive compensation and bonus programs
Medical
Dental
Vision options for you and your family
Safe-harbor 401(k) Plan with generous matching and immediate vesting
Life
AD&D
short and long-term disability programs
health flexible spending account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Commuter Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account Contributions
Additional Voluntary Benefit Programs
paid vacations and holidays
Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job Description

Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods (GDK) is a leading provider of authentic Greek and Mediterranean cuisine products, dedicated to delivering quality and genuine flavors to customers worldwide. As a company, GDK offers an extensive portfolio that includes gyros, specialty meats, pitas, flatbreads, tzatziki, hummus, spreads, falafel, ready-to-eat and plant-based proteins, as well as a variety of value-added bakery products. Their offerings cater to a broad range of clients, including over 400 foodservice distributors, 30,000 independent and national chain restaurants, and several of the top 40 U.S. retailers. This expansive reach highlights the company's mission to enrich dining experiences with Mediterranean... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience in food manufacturing environment
  • 5 years' experience in a bakery processing food manufacturing environment with demonstrated department management experience
  • strong leadership skills
  • strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
  • knowledgeable in applicable regulatory compliance
  • working knowledge of GMP's, SOP's, HAACP, OSHA and other quality and safety programs
  • ability to develop and communicate clear instructions, procedures, and processes
  • proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus

Job Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and related experience in food manufacturing environment
  • 5 years' experience in a bakery processing food manufacturing environment with demonstrated department management experience
  • strong leadership skills demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and develop others
  • strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills ability to successfully interact with diverse personalities at all levels in a multi-cultural, team-oriented environment
  • knowledgeable in applicable regulatory compliance OSHA, FDA, etc.
  • working knowledge of GMP's, SOP's, HAACP, OSHA and other quality and safety programs in food processing environments
  • ability to develop and communicate clear instructions, procedures, and processes
  • proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Word, Excel, Outlook
  • bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus

Job Duties

  • Direct, coordinate, and facilitate daily activities of direct reports to ensure achievement of production goals and customer expectations in a safe, timely, cost-efficient manner
  • ensure standards for product quality, equipment, and operator performance are maintained and that cost-effective technology and design is used to maximize production
  • assist in development of plant/department budget, monitor plant spending and reports on operating costs within functional areas
  • remain apprised of and keep management informed of cost and labor overrun, make recommendations, and implement solutions to related issues
  • work closely with plant functional managers to develop and maintain positive employee relations environment
  • evaluate functional activities to verify they are performed at the appropriate levels of the organization and that resources are in place to build capability where potential skill gaps have been identified
  • assist in the development of short and long-term goals
  • work with sales and business development staff to meet established growth initiatives through effective planning
  • assure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations

Job Qualifications

Experience

Expert Level (7+ years)

Job Location

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