What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Manager position at TDP Bakery?
Location: Chandler, AZ
Schedule: Full-Time | Shift Starts at 1:00 AM
Hours: Minimum 40 hours per week
Reports To: General Manager
About Us
At TDP Bakery, we bring fresh, never-frozen bakery products to thousands of locations every night. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a hands-on Production Manager to lead our overnight production team and help deliver the quality, safety, and efficiency our customers expect.
If you're an energetic leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys developing teams, solving problems, and driving results, we'd love to meet you.
What You'll Do
- Lead and support daily bakery production operations
- Ensure production, quality, safety, and labor goals are achieved
- Coach, develop, and motivate production team members and leads
- Manage staffing, workflow, and shift priorities to meet production schedules
- Monitor product quality and compliance with GMP, food safety, and sanitation standards
- Identify and resolve production, staffing, quality, and equipment issues
- Partner with Quality, Maintenance, Sanitation, and other departments to minimize downtime and improve performance
- Maintain accurate production, labor, and operational records
- Support continuous improvement initiatives that increase productivity, reduce waste, and strengthen safety performance
- Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence
What We're Looking ForRequired
- High school diploma or GED
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Teams
Preferred
- 2 years of experience in manufacturing, food production, or bakery operations
- Previous lead, trainer, or supervisory experience
- Experience with production reporting, labor tracking, inventory control, or downtime management
- Knowledge of GMPs, food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards
- Experience in high-volume food manufacturing environments
Bonus Qualifications
- FSMA or PCQI certification
- Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience
- Experience with ERP or production management systems
- Exposure to FDA, USDA, SQF, AIB, or customer audit requirements
Schedule Expectations
- Full-time position with a minimum of 40 hours per week
- Shift begins at 1:00 AM
- Availability for occasional extended shifts, weekends, and overtime as business needs require
Why TDP Bakery?
- Stable and growing company
- Fast-paced, team-oriented culture
- Opportunity to make a direct impact on operations and team success
- Growth potential within an expanding organization
Ready to lead a team that delivers fresh bakery products every night? Apply today.
TDP Bakery is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.