Rise Baking Company was founded by bakery experts passionate about providing our customers with high quality products and providing a positive, collaborative place to work for our people. We are a company built on elevating expectations. It's what sets us apart from others in the baking industry. And our people are our finest ingredient. We believe the quality of our people is just as important as the quality of our products. Our environment encourages creativity, and we value an entrepreneurial and industrious approach to work —a place where honesty, respect, and trust are the essential ingredients for how we do business. We take pride in working with creative individuals with a passion for what they do, and we're always looking to expand our team. We offer a wide variety of professional and management opportunities, including sales, product development, account management, general management, finance, engineering, administration, and information systems management. We also employ a diverse workforce of hourly food production, packaging, quality assurance, warehouse, sanitation personnel, leads, and supervisors. Like our products, our benefits package offers quality that makes a difference. Coverage options may include: - Medical, dental, life, disability, vision, and supplemental insurance - Company paid holidays - Paid Time Off (PTO) plans - Performance bonus potential - 401k plan with company match Expectations Deliciously Exceeded. Job Purpose Oversee all phases of production required to produce and package products that meet established quality standards and customer expectations. Maximize production effectiveness through establishing and maintaining standard work using total productive maintenance methods focused on the achievement of zero accidents, zero quality defects, and zero unplanned controllable downtime. Essential Functions • Manage the daily production operations of the facility and its components • Develop, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) to support employee and food safety, product quality, asset effectiveness, and workplace organization • Develop KPIs and report on weekly/monthly trends • Provide leadership for production personnel to achieve plant-specific goals and objectives via continuous process improvement and alignment with the company's mission and core values • Drive employee engagement, training, and development to maximize safety, quality, and productivity; ensure all quality standards, specifications, and policies are met or exceeded • Develop and manage annual production operating budget and standards • Ensure regulatory compliance including, but not limited to, OSHA, EPA, USDA, FDA, FLSA, EEO, OFCCP, and NLRB • Support food safety program, quality standards, and legality of manufactured products • Perform other job-related duties as assigned Qualifications (Education, Experience, Competencies) • Bachelor's degree or equivalent manufacturing experience in a food manufacturing environment • 5+ years of leadership experience in a food manufacturing environment • Experience with food packaging equipment and packaging materials • Demonstrated results in the use of continuous improvement tools to improve safety, quality, and financial performance • Proven fiscal responsibility (financial planning, budgeting, financial analysis, variance reporting, etc.) • Strong computer skills including experience with warehouse management systems, ERP/MRP systems, and Microsoft Office • Ability to develop and implement training programs and operational procedures • Proven leadership and team-building skills including the ability to motivate a diverse workforce to achieve desired results • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Ability to think critically and solve complex problems, as well as seek proactive solutions • Ability to organize, manage multiple priorities, and maintain high attention to detail in a fast-paced environment An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disabilities. Compensation details: 113000-120000 Yearly Salary PI9b727a7354bc-37156-34388465