Bakery Manager jobs in Minneapolis, MN

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures the quality of product and services by testing product, performing audits of product lines, placing defective products on hold and taking corrective action with support of site leadership team. Ensures completion and effectiveness of defined actions within committed timelines.
• Manages quality assurance programs and department by upholding quality programs expectations and standards scheduling personnel and shipments,Functions as primary SQF practitioner and is responsible for food safety and validating and verifying that SQF programs are in place and being enforced
• This position is responsible for administering the department’s budget to ensure proper allocation of resources
• Responsible for supervising direct reports
• Overseeing sanitation programs and performing other duties as assigned
• Leads cross-functional quality reviews at defined frequencies, reporting on key performance indicators.Performs other duties including but not limited to handling customer complaints, communicating holds and discrepancies with supervisors and other departments; completing various reports by maintaining bill of materials, maintaining hold logs, completing weekly and monthly reports
• Responsible for implementing Food Safety and Quality Systems

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a science field, preferably food science
• Must have a valid driver’s license

Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years of quality assurance experience
• Minimum of five (5) years of management experience required
• Prefer experience in a bakery/dry mixing (dry blending, grains testing, and milling) production environment

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication and coaching skills
• Detail oriented and organized
• Strong background in sanitation principles and practices
• Proficient computer skills in spreadsheets; data bases and word processing
• Excellent technical knowledge of equipment, products and processes
• Self motivated, results orientated and excellent personal skills
• Strong background in HAACP; safety; GMP; AIB and SPC
• Must have a hands-on work ethic
• Global quality standards (SQF/BRC) experience preferred
• Bilingual a plus
• SQF Practitioner

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Responsible for associates that report to the Quality Assurance and Quality Control departments. Monitoring associate performance, providing input on hiring, disciplinary actions, work objectives and their effectiveness, and realigning associates as needed.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

• Work involves daily exposure to unusual elements such as dirt, dust, fumes, darkness and/or noise. Seasonal exposure to weather elements includes, but is not limited to, extreme temperatures, wetness and humidity.
• Work environment involves daily exposure to physical risks such as working around mechanical equipment, forklifts, chemical hazards, and electrical hazards.
• Position requires the ability to stand, sitting frequently at a desk, walking around the office and plant; carrying packages up to 50 pounds; utilizing fine dexterity; reaching and kneeling on a daily basis. Also requires the ability to see, hear and communicate with associates as well as others by utilizing professional etiquette.
• Personal protective equipment, as defined by C.H. Guenther & Son will be provided.

Expectations:

• Will demonstrate, promote and exemplify the Company’s Core Values in People, Quality and Growth.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Saint Paul, MN 55106: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person