Production Manager

Role Summary

We are seeking a hands-on Production Manager to lead and scale our production operations across two facilities.

This role is responsible for building efficient, repeatable systems that support growth while maintaining exceptional product quality. The ideal candidate brings both strong baking knowledge and operational leadership experience, with a track record of improving throughput, reducing waste, and leading high-performing teams. This role will sit on the leadership team.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Operations Leadership

• Oversee daily production across two locations including baking, decorating, packaging, and distribution
• Develop and manage production schedules based on demand, seasonality, and wholesale orders
• Ensure on-time, accurate fulfillment of all retail and wholesale orders
• Standardize processes across facilities to ensure consistency and scalability
• Collaborate with leadership team on cross functional opportunities

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and develop team leads and production staff across all departments
• Own hiring, scheduling, performance management, and team accountability
• Build a culture of ownership, urgency, and continuous improvement

Continuous Improvement (Lean Operations)

• Identify bottlenecks and implement process improvements to increase throughput and efficiency
• Develop and maintain SOPs for all production processes
• Drive initiatives around waste reduction, labor efficiency, and workflow optimization
• Implement and maintain organized, efficient production environments (5S principles a plus)

Quality & Food Safety

• Ensure consistent product quality across all batches and locations
• Maintain and enforce HACCP and food safety standards
• Partner with team to troubleshoot quality issues and implement corrective actions

Inventory & Cost Management

• Oversee ingredient and packaging inventory, ordering, and usage
• Monitor and improve key metrics including food cost %, labor cost %, and waste
• Collaborate with leadership on budgeting and cost control initiatives

Product Development & Scaling

• Partner with leadership and production team on new product development
• Ensure new products are designed for efficient production and scalability
• Support growth of wholesale and co-packing operations with consistent, high-quality output

Equipment & Facility Oversight

• Ensure all equipment is maintained and operating efficiently
• Coordinate repairs and preventative maintenance to minimize downtime

Key Success Metrics

• Labor cost % and productivity
• Food cost % and waste reduction
• On-time order fulfillment
• Production throughput and capacity utilization
• Product quality and consistency

Qualifications

Required

• 3–5 years of experience in bakery or food production
• 1–3 years in a leadership or management role
• Hands-on experience with baking and/or pastry production
• Strong understanding of production workflows and quality standards
• Experience managing teams in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

• Experience in high-volume production, wholesale, or co-packing environments
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement principles
• Experience scaling production or opening/expanding facilities
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Skills

• Strong leadership and team-building ability
• Excellent organization and problem-solving skills
• Data-driven mindset with ability to manage KPIs
• Ability to balance hands-on work with strategic oversight
• Clear communication and decision-making under pressure
• Collaborative approach to problem solving

Schedule & Benefits

• Full-time role with flexibility based on production needs (early mornings, occasional weekends/holidays)
• Benefits may include:
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• Paid time off
• Employee discount

If you're someone who enjoys building systems, leading teams, and scaling production in a growing business, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact.

Pay: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) 2% match
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $65,000