Director of Operations | Relocation to Bay Area

This role involves leading and coaching staff to excel in various performance metrics while ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency in bakery operations. Responsibilities include setting performance goals, analyzing metrics, overseeing production scheduling, ensuring compliance with regulations, managing finances, fostering customer relations, and developing employees.Client DetailsOur client specializes in premium frozen baked goods. Comprised of renowned bakery brands, its diverse food range encompasses breads, artisanal creations, buns, cookies, donuts, muffins, and pastries.DescriptionLead and guide managers and staff to surpass performance metrics across safety, quality, customer service, costs, inventory management, and production.Establish performance goals encompassing safety, quality, productivity, and cost for facility operations.Analyze key metrics of bakery operations, generate reports, and formulate recommendations.Supervise the coordination and scheduling of production to align with sales and marketing demands while meeting service expectations.Develop and implement policies and procedures to minimize downtime and enhance bakery efficiencies.Provide support and direction for Continuous Improvement programs at the location.Conduct walkthroughs of production areas, identify problem areas, determine causes, and take corrective actions to ensure policy compliance.Ensure the bakery maintains readiness for inspections at all times.Oversee adherence to Warehouse FEFO practice, cleanliness, and operational standards.Establish safety standards and ensure compliance with accident/loss prevention and security policies.Ensure bakery compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations.Develop and execute financial and non-financial objectives, including annual budgeting, financial forecasts, and operating plans.Monitor departmental performance to ensure alignment with budgeted operating standards.Direct customer relations activities to cultivate effective relationships with key customers.Collaborate with FSQA to manage customer complaints, vendor issues, and ensure product meets customer specifications.Coordinate the selection, motivation, and development of bakery employees to ensure adequate staffing and future management succession.Promote positive employee relations and drive enhancements in employee retention and skill development.Fulfill any additional duties as assigned or required and actively engage in special projects as designated.ProfileBachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or Finance with at least 7 years of experience in food manufacturing, including managerial roles; OR Associates Degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or Finance with a minimum of 10 years of experience in food manufacturing, including managerial positions.Background in quality, accounting, engineering, or production within the food manufacturing industry.Strong leadership, communication (both written and verbal), and team-building abilities.Proficiency in managing local vendors.Previous experience in a Total Productive Management (TPM) environment.General understanding of process equipment and regulatory requirements.Demonstrated experience in budgeting within a manufacturing setting and a solid grasp of profit and loss principles.Excellent writing, mathematical, analytical, and critical thinking skills.Basic knowledge of accounting principles.Computer literate with expertise in spreadsheet and word processing applications.Job Offer$160,000 - $180,000 Base SalaryFull Relocation Package (100% covered)Annual BonusMedical, Dental, Vision BenefitsGenerous PTO401K Match

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