Senior Bakery Manager
Vaco Recruiter Services, California, MO, United States
Client : Well-established bakery manufacturer
Title : Operations Manager, Bakery
Salary : $140,000-$160,000
Location : Swedesboro, NJ
Job Description
Currently partnered with an industry-leading commercial bakery manufacturer to hire a Senior Manager, Bakery Production for a flagship facility in Swedesboro, NJ.
The Senior Manager, Bakery Production will lead manufacturing operations at a high-volume bakery facility, driving performance across safety, food quality, production throughput, waste reduction, and team development. This individual will play a critical role in executing operational strategy, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and building a strong culture of accountability and engagement.
Responsibilities
Lead daily manufacturing operations in a 24/7 production environment
Drive performance across safety, quality, productivity, waste reduction, and labor efficiency
Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with broader business goals
Champion continuous improvement initiatives involving line speeds, changeovers, and process optimization
Manage departmental budgets, labor planning, and resource allocation
Coach, develop, and lead high-performing production teams
Ensure compliance with GMPs, regulatory requirements, and audit readiness standards
Support capital projects, digitization efforts, and future capacity planning initiatives
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree preferred
5–7+ years in food, beverage, bakery, pharmaceutical, or other GMP-regulated manufacturing environments
3+ years of plant leadership experience (line-level or area-level leadership acceptable)
Experience leading within a 24/7 production environment
Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills
Proficiency with SAP, Excel, and operational reporting/analytics
Ability to interpret schedules, procedures, safety standards, and present effectively to teams
Preferred Experience
Direct bakery production experience (mixing, proofing, baking, packaging)
Lean / Six Sigma / Kaizen or other continuous improvement training
Experience supporting capital projects or major line upgrades
Spanish language skills a plus
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Title : Operations Manager, Bakery
Salary : $140,000-$160,000
Location : Swedesboro, NJ
Job Description
Currently partnered with an industry-leading commercial bakery manufacturer to hire a Senior Manager, Bakery Production for a flagship facility in Swedesboro, NJ.
The Senior Manager, Bakery Production will lead manufacturing operations at a high-volume bakery facility, driving performance across safety, food quality, production throughput, waste reduction, and team development. This individual will play a critical role in executing operational strategy, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and building a strong culture of accountability and engagement.
Responsibilities
Lead daily manufacturing operations in a 24/7 production environment
Drive performance across safety, quality, productivity, waste reduction, and labor efficiency
Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with broader business goals
Champion continuous improvement initiatives involving line speeds, changeovers, and process optimization
Manage departmental budgets, labor planning, and resource allocation
Coach, develop, and lead high-performing production teams
Ensure compliance with GMPs, regulatory requirements, and audit readiness standards
Support capital projects, digitization efforts, and future capacity planning initiatives
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree preferred
5–7+ years in food, beverage, bakery, pharmaceutical, or other GMP-regulated manufacturing environments
3+ years of plant leadership experience (line-level or area-level leadership acceptable)
Experience leading within a 24/7 production environment
Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills
Proficiency with SAP, Excel, and operational reporting/analytics
Ability to interpret schedules, procedures, safety standards, and present effectively to teams
Preferred Experience
Direct bakery production experience (mixing, proofing, baking, packaging)
Lean / Six Sigma / Kaizen or other continuous improvement training
Experience supporting capital projects or major line upgrades
Spanish language skills a plus
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