Commissary Bakery Manager (Fullerton, CA)

About the role

As the Commissary Bakery Manager, you will lead the daily production of decadent low-sugar baked goods, build and coach a team passionate about health and wellness, and continuously improve operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, interview, hire, train, and develop bakery associates and leads.
• Supervise daily operations and evaluate team performance.
• Coach teammates on processes and effective communication.
• Empower the team to make consistent 1% improvements.
• Keep shifts properly staffed and production running uninterrupted.
• Create, implement, and optimize processes to produce quality donuts and cookies on deadline.
• Identify and remove bottlenecks, and address production issues immediately.
• Control costs by minimizing waste.
• Determine the resources (materials, personnel) each run requires.
• Protect food safety and sanitation.
• Establish, follow, and enforce sanitation standards and procedures.
• Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy environment in compliance with all regulations.
• Monitor inventory levels, expiration dates, and lot control.
• Order and receive supplies as needed to support production.
• Cookbook inbound deliveries and outbound wholesale pickups and staging.
• Communicate production status and issues to the VP of Operations and CoFounder.

Requirements

• Minimum 7 years of bakery production experience.
• Minimum 4 years of supervisory experience in food manufacturing.
• Experience working with bakery and wrapping equipment.
• Demonstrated leadership in a production environment.
• Strong understanding of GMP, bakery production timelines, quality standards, and food safety.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English and Spanish.
• Comfort with Microsoft Word, Google Docs, and email.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as required.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Calm, empathetic, and clear communicator.
• Welcome to feedback and treat mistakes as learning opportunities.
• Comfortable with metrics and technology.
• Always looking for ways to develop yourself.

Skills

• Leadership and team building.
• Process improvement and optimization.
• Food safety and sanitation.
• Inventory management and coordination.
• Effective communication and problem-solving.

Benefits

At Good Journey, we offer a supportive and inclusive workplace where you can thrive. We provide a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a positive work-life balance.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Nights, weekends, and holidays may be required.