Baked Bros
Overview
Full-Time in Phoenix, AZ - Mid Level - $90k - $100k As the
Plant Manager at Baked Bros , you will oversee all daily plant operations, ensuring seamless coordination across Inventory & Purchasing, Production, Packaging, QA/QC, and Facilities teams. You will hire, train, and develop leaders, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. You will ensure production meets sales demand while maintaining high product quality and compliance with state laws. You\'ll drive cost reduction and quality enhancement by implementing innovative manufacturing processes and lean principles. Additionally, you will create and maintain documentation protocols, oversee performance reviews, manage hiring and termination processes, and with guidance from the Director of Manufacturing Operations, you\'ll lead key performance goals that include optimizing labor costs, eliminating product quality issues, enhancing production output and efficiency, minimizing waste, achieving zero inspection infractions, and optimizing the inventory system. This role is pivotal in maintaining a production output to meet our demand while building a flagship manufacturing operation that can be replicated at future BB Manufacturing sites. Direct Reports:
Inventory Manager, Production Manager, Facilities Manager, QA & Compliance Manager, Sales Operations Manager This is a full-time position. The position starts between $90k - $100 per year, Monday through Friday, 7:30 am - 5 pm Operational Focus Operational Excellence Quality & Compliance Leadership & Accountability RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership & Team Development
Lead, train and develop department managers, fostering accountability and continuous improvement across the organization. Build and maintain a results-oriented culture that prioritizes collaboration and professional growth. Manage hiring, termination and employee performance review processes in accordance with HR.
Operational Oversight & Efficiency
Oversee daily plant operations, including directing work for the inventory, production, packaging, quality assurance and quality control, and facilities teams. Ensure production schedules align with sales forecasts to maintain minimal stockouts. Investigate and implement innovative manufacturing processes to reduce costs and enhance efficiency. Apply lean manufacturing principles to optimize and scale plant operations.
Quality Assurance & Compliance
Ensure compliance with food safety, inventory, and regulatory requirements, maintaining one or fewer infractions per year. Provide guidance to QA to minimize product quality issues, such as labeling errors and product degradation. Collaborate with QA & Compliance Manager to ensure regular internal audits are conducted in order to maintain compliance with state and license partner standards.
Work with the Inventory & Purchasing Manager to identify optimal inventory levels, and ensure they are accurate in our inventory management system. Develop and implement waste tracking systems to achieve 3% or less waste from production to finished goods inventory. Cross-Functional Collaboration
Maintain open and clear communication with all department managers to ensure seamless operations. Foster a culture of collaboration across manufacturing and with other departments, such as sales and marketing.
Strategic Planning & Scalability
Analyze and streamline current processes, creating scalable systems and a clear organizational structure for future expansion. Oversee the continued development and implementation of our ERP system, creating and monitoring dashboards to enhance visibility and decision-making. Establish training programs and career growth pathways for employees, ensuring process consistency and scalability
KPI\'s
Track and maintain COGS labor as a percentage of total revenue at
Track and maintain COGS as a percentage of total revenue at
Maintain a monthly order fulfillment rate of > X% Maintain an average inventory turnover rate of > X Track and maintain monthly production to finished goods rate of > X% of forecast Track and maintain total manufacturing waste at
Maintain monthly manufacturing team turnover rate of
Maintain a total physical inventory accuracy of > X% monthly Maintain an average production lead time of
Maintain quarterly OpEx budget variance of +/- X% SUCCESS PROFILE
Develops Talent Directs Work Strategic Mindset Manages Complexity Tech Savvy Organizational Savvy Builds Effective Teams Drives Results Plans and Aligns Customer Focus Communicates Effectively Manages Ambiguity Self Development QUALIFICATIONS
At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably food or beverage or pharmaceutical manufacturing Must have experience working with a high sense of urgency in a fast-paced work environment At least 5 years leading large, diverse teams across multiple departments Expertise in lean manufacturing principles and process optimization Must be proficient in data analysis, and inventory management systems High attention to detail and ability to thrive under pressure Excellent in conflict resolution, communication, learning, and teaching an array of subjects Willing to submit to a background check Must obtain all state required: permits, licenses, certifications State regulations require all applicants must be 21 years of age or older THIS POSITION IS FOR YOU IF
Change, progress, and big goals don\'t scare you. You like respectful debate and candid feedback. You don\'t have trouble speaking your mind and challenging others. You never avoid taking ownership and responsibility, preferring to blame circumstances or others when things don’t go as planned.
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Full-Time in Phoenix, AZ - Mid Level - $90k - $100k As the
Plant Manager at Baked Bros , you will oversee all daily plant operations, ensuring seamless coordination across Inventory & Purchasing, Production, Packaging, QA/QC, and Facilities teams. You will hire, train, and develop leaders, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. You will ensure production meets sales demand while maintaining high product quality and compliance with state laws. You\'ll drive cost reduction and quality enhancement by implementing innovative manufacturing processes and lean principles. Additionally, you will create and maintain documentation protocols, oversee performance reviews, manage hiring and termination processes, and with guidance from the Director of Manufacturing Operations, you\'ll lead key performance goals that include optimizing labor costs, eliminating product quality issues, enhancing production output and efficiency, minimizing waste, achieving zero inspection infractions, and optimizing the inventory system. This role is pivotal in maintaining a production output to meet our demand while building a flagship manufacturing operation that can be replicated at future BB Manufacturing sites. Direct Reports:
Inventory Manager, Production Manager, Facilities Manager, QA & Compliance Manager, Sales Operations Manager This is a full-time position. The position starts between $90k - $100 per year, Monday through Friday, 7:30 am - 5 pm Operational Focus Operational Excellence Quality & Compliance Leadership & Accountability RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership & Team Development
Lead, train and develop department managers, fostering accountability and continuous improvement across the organization. Build and maintain a results-oriented culture that prioritizes collaboration and professional growth. Manage hiring, termination and employee performance review processes in accordance with HR.
Operational Oversight & Efficiency
Oversee daily plant operations, including directing work for the inventory, production, packaging, quality assurance and quality control, and facilities teams. Ensure production schedules align with sales forecasts to maintain minimal stockouts. Investigate and implement innovative manufacturing processes to reduce costs and enhance efficiency. Apply lean manufacturing principles to optimize and scale plant operations.
Quality Assurance & Compliance
Ensure compliance with food safety, inventory, and regulatory requirements, maintaining one or fewer infractions per year. Provide guidance to QA to minimize product quality issues, such as labeling errors and product degradation. Collaborate with QA & Compliance Manager to ensure regular internal audits are conducted in order to maintain compliance with state and license partner standards.
Work with the Inventory & Purchasing Manager to identify optimal inventory levels, and ensure they are accurate in our inventory management system. Develop and implement waste tracking systems to achieve 3% or less waste from production to finished goods inventory. Cross-Functional Collaboration
Maintain open and clear communication with all department managers to ensure seamless operations. Foster a culture of collaboration across manufacturing and with other departments, such as sales and marketing.
Strategic Planning & Scalability
Analyze and streamline current processes, creating scalable systems and a clear organizational structure for future expansion. Oversee the continued development and implementation of our ERP system, creating and monitoring dashboards to enhance visibility and decision-making. Establish training programs and career growth pathways for employees, ensuring process consistency and scalability
KPI\'s
Track and maintain COGS labor as a percentage of total revenue at
Track and maintain COGS as a percentage of total revenue at
Maintain a monthly order fulfillment rate of > X% Maintain an average inventory turnover rate of > X Track and maintain monthly production to finished goods rate of > X% of forecast Track and maintain total manufacturing waste at
Maintain monthly manufacturing team turnover rate of
Maintain a total physical inventory accuracy of > X% monthly Maintain an average production lead time of
Maintain quarterly OpEx budget variance of +/- X% SUCCESS PROFILE
Develops Talent Directs Work Strategic Mindset Manages Complexity Tech Savvy Organizational Savvy Builds Effective Teams Drives Results Plans and Aligns Customer Focus Communicates Effectively Manages Ambiguity Self Development QUALIFICATIONS
At least 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably food or beverage or pharmaceutical manufacturing Must have experience working with a high sense of urgency in a fast-paced work environment At least 5 years leading large, diverse teams across multiple departments Expertise in lean manufacturing principles and process optimization Must be proficient in data analysis, and inventory management systems High attention to detail and ability to thrive under pressure Excellent in conflict resolution, communication, learning, and teaching an array of subjects Willing to submit to a background check Must obtain all state required: permits, licenses, certifications State regulations require all applicants must be 21 years of age or older THIS POSITION IS FOR YOU IF
Change, progress, and big goals don\'t scare you. You like respectful debate and candid feedback. You don\'t have trouble speaking your mind and challenging others. You never avoid taking ownership and responsibility, preferring to blame circumstances or others when things don’t go as planned.
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