Production Manager, Bakery- Manufacturing

About the role

We are seeking a Production Manager, Bakery- Manufacturing to join our team at our Cayce, SC bakery.

Responsibilities

• Lead production, engineering, and sanitation operations to achieve safety, quality, and productivity goals.
• Ensure product quality and regulatory compliance through partnership with FSQA and operational teams.
• Manage workforce planning, performance management, employee relations, and team development.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste reduction, process optimization, and operational efficiency.
• Maintain audit readiness and adherence to safety, sanitation, and food safety standards.
• Support budget management, capital planning, and operational reporting requirements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to meet customer expectations and business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Experience in a management role within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of food manufacturing processes including production, packaging, engineering, and shipping operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, conflict resolution, and team-building skills.
• Ability to support evening, overnight, and weekend operations as business needs require.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and operational management systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in bakery manufacturing operations, including mixing, proofing, baking, and packaging processes.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Training or certification in Continuous Improvement methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen.
• Experience supporting capital projects and technical manufacturing environments.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams and customer groups.