What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Manager position at Franz Family Bakery?
Company Description
Franz Family Bakery was founded in 1906 in the Pacific Northwest and has become one of country’s most successful bakeries. We produce a variety of baked products, marketed under a wide range of premium labels, all made with quality ingredients and a superior baking process. We employ over 4,000 employees and distribute our products in Alaska, Idaho, California, Utah, Montana, Oregon, and Washington.
Take your career to the next level and join our exciting team. Franz offers employees excellent benefits including:
- Competitive Wages
- Growth and Development Opportunities
- Generous Holiday and Vacation
- Comprehensive Healthcare
- Pension and Retirement funds
- Discount Franz Products
Role Description
We are seeking a Production Manager to join our hard working and fast-paced team. The Production Manager is responsible for managing the planning, directing, coordinating and controlling of bakery production and for the supervising of employment, training and progressive discipline for employees in the plant manufacturing area.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for managing the Bakery Production.
- Responsible for plant Production Budget.
- Establishes specific goals and standards for each area of responsibility to achieve understanding and relate the work to company policies and objectives.
- Responsible for staffing the bakery.
- Establishes production schedules.
- Runs test dough to assist in developing new products.
- Ability to perform tasks requiring independent knowledge of the baking process in addition to procedures or instructions provided.
- Continuous improvement in operations and cost control.
- Responsible for safety practices and compliance in the plant.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Adherence to company policies.
- Support and adherence to Franz Core Values.
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible production supervision experience
- Work requires a professional level of knowledge in a specialized field equivalent to a 4 year college degree
- Enrolled in or finished the AIB 16 week class or the Certified Bakers program
- Demonstrated knowledge of SQF, HACCP, GMP, allergen, & traceability and other compliance requirements of a commercial bakery.
- Previous experience managing in a union environment is strongly desirable
- Direct oversight of SOP’s within department.
- A high level of analytical ability is required
- Ability to exercise a high level of independent judgment
- Excellent organizational skills and flexibility to work in a fast paced work environment.
- Superior communication skills - both verbal and written.
- Good Computer Skills - Windows Office, Outlook, Excel.
- Franz Bakery is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity