Baking Technology Manager

Have you ever enjoyed Arnold®, Brownberry® or Oroweat® bread? A Thomas'® English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee®, Entenmann's® or Marinela® cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA!

More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves.

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Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide!

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Salary Range : $115,300 - $161,400

Annual Bonus Eligibility

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Paid Time Off

401k & Company Match

Position Summary :

Baking technical support to Bimbo Bakeries USA and Co-Pack Sweet Baked Goods. Support development and lead product implementation functions for BBU and Co Operations. Provide leadership support to BBU operations including Safety Programs. Provide technical and statistical analysis to improve processes and sustainability.

Key Job Responsibilities :

• The Manager of Baking Technology supports assigned region in the areas of ingredient, formula, process baking technology, and continuous improvement with an overall focus on finished product quality, consistency, and safety. Manages direct reports with responsibility for associate development in areas of ingredient technology, product functionality, and manufacturing processes in addition to professional coaching.
• Prioritize project activities, resource allocation, and individual workload aligned with Directors and other Managers to ensure on-time and high-quality delivery of projects.
• Deliver on Baking Specialist Deliverables in addition to Manager responsibilities with a focus on mentoring and developing associates in real-time situations.
• Troubleshoot bakery issues and support to ensure the bakery teams put appropriate corrective actions in place.
• Support Marketing, Research and Development (R&D), Engineering, and Operations development trials on new formulas, new ingredients and new equipment or technologies.
• Coordinate with Operations teams to drive the scale-up and commercialization of new products, cost savings projects, and product reformulations. Initiate qualification kick-off calls and ensure that Operations teams are running necessary test bakes and launch on the agreed launch timing. Monitor quality post-launch and modify formula / process as necessary.
• Support assigned bakeries and region in addressing product quality concerns, consumer complaints, waste reduction efforts, and other initiatives as needed using continuous improvement and statistical tools.
• Participate as key Baking Technical resource with Engineering and Operations team on process and equipment modifications to ensure overall quality is maintained.
• Coach and train key bakery associates on ingredient functionality, equipment, and baking processes using data logger technology.
• Complete and post updated product code books for all key launches.
• Conduct formula audits using internal databases and follow up with bakery on corrective actions if necessary. Work with R&D team on any necessary modifications to corporate formulas.
• Lead productivity initiatives by networking with : Finance, Procurement, Engineering, and Operations.
• Document weekly trip results and summarize with key follow ups to Operations team including VP of Operations.
• Domestic and international travel approximately 70-80% of the time, with occasional weekend work.
• Other assignments as needed.

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Education and Work History :

The physical and mental demands described in each job posting are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of each job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of each job.

Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law.

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