Operations & Production Manager

Your role is to drive operational excellence—ensuring our production runs efficiently, consistently, and at scale. You will lead daily production, optimize workflows, and prepare Belgian Yum for rapid growth into a commercial kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily product production including batching, baking, cooling, and packaging to ensure consistent quality and output
• Continuously improve production processes to increase units per hour without compromising product quality
• Train and lead production staff, ensuring accountability, performance, and strong team culture
• Create and enforce SOPs for consistency, food safety, and scalability
• Monitor ingredients, packaging, and materials to prevent shortages or delays
• Support transition into commercial kitchen and future automation

Requirements

• 3+ years experience in food production, bakery, or manufacturing
• Strong understanding of process optimization and workflow management
• Experience managing small teams (2–5 people)
• Knowledge of food safety standards (ServSafe/HACCP preferred)
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
• Ability to work hands-on in a fast-paced environment
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must meet required full-time schedule (40+ hours/week)
• Availability during early mornings or production peaks
• Consistent attendance and reliability are critical

Benefits

• Direct influence on scaling a fast-growing food brand
• Meaningful work building a clean-label product used by schools and families

Pay

$28–$32 per hour

Location: Napa, CA