Baking Technology Specialist

Bimbo Bakeries USA is a leading baking company in the United States and part of the world's largest baking operation. The company is renowned for a portfolio of trusted brands including Arnold, Brownberry, Oroweat, Thomas' English Muffins and Bagels, Sara Lee, Entenmann's, and Marinela, providing fresh bakery products enjoyed by millions of consumers every day. With more than 20,000 associates across bakeries, sales centers, offices, and sales routes, Bimbo Bakeries USA is dedicated to delivering quality baked goods and maintaining excellence in product development, safety, and sustainability. The company fosters a safe, inclusive, and diverse work environment that promotes professional growth and allows associates to bring their authentic selves to work. They offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits packages, emphasizing employee well-being and development.

This role is for a Specialist in Baking Technology and Commercialization at Bimbo Bakeries USA. The position focuses on providing baking technical support and leadership across the company's bakery operations and co-pack partners, specifically for bread, buns, and breakfast products. The Specialist will support development efforts, lead product implementation functions, and ensure production aligns with quality, safety, and consistency standards. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of ingredient functionality, formula development, baking processes, and continuous improvement methods. The Specialist will work closely with multifunctional teams including Marketing, Research and Development, Engineering, and Operations to scale up and commercialize new products, drive productivity initiatives, and support sustainability goals.

Key responsibilities include troubleshooting production issues, supporting corrective action plans, coordinating trials of new ingredients and equipment, monitoring post-launch quality, and leading formula audits. The Specialist is expected to coach and train bakery personnel on technical aspects and use data analytics to improve processes and reduce waste. Additionally, the role demands strong communication skills to effectively relay project status, results, and recommendations to various stakeholders including plant management and executives.

The position includes frequent domestic travel of 80-90 percent, occasional weekend work, and requires a high degree of accountability and problem-solving skills based on root cause analysis and statistical evaluation. Bimbo Bakeries USA values associates who bring an out-of-the-box mentality, a sense of urgency, and professionalism to drive impactful results. The company also emphasizes leadership competencies such as collaborative teamwork, feedback utilization, business acumen, enthusiasm for challenges, and cultural adaptability. Education requirements include a bachelor’s degree in food science, food engineering, or a related field, with at least five years of relevant experience in baking process technology evaluation, root cause analysis, and reporting production data to management.

In return, Bimbo Bakeries USA offers an attractive salary range from $102,000 to $142,800, eligibility for annual bonuses, a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, 401k with company match, and more. This opportunity is ideal for individuals passionate about baking technology, continuous improvement, product innovation, and making a meaningful impact in a leading food production company.