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Senior Production Manager

Bimbo Bakeries
$109,200 - $152,900
401(k)
United States, Illinois, Cicero
1540 South 54th Avenue (Show on map)
Feb 24, 2026
Have you ever enjoyed Arnold,Brownberry orOroweat bread? A Thomas' English muffin or bagel? Orperhaps snackedon 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, weprovide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotesdevelopmentand allows our associates to be their authenticselves. #LI-JV1 Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide! Top Reasons to Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA: Salary Range: $109,200 - $152,900 Comprehensive Benefits Package 401k & Company Match On the Job Training with Advancement Opportunities Position Summary: This positionis responsible forall activities that occur within the manufacturing facilityin support of thePlant Manager/Director of Operations.The Senior Operations Managerprovides leadershipfor,anddevelopsabilitiesof the management team toachieveconsistentproduction ofhigh qualityproducts and deliver financial profitability for the bakery. Key Job Responsibilities: Oversee manufacturing operations for a commercialbaking facility consisting ofhourlyassociates andmanagement staff. Lead the achievement of azero injuryworkplace.Insurecompliance with FDA, EPA, OSHA, and HACCP regulation Build a culture of mutual respect, teamwork, and professionalism,demonstratingactive support of the Company's values and policies. Responsible for following and enforcing procedures outlined in the Food Safety Plan and the Food Quality Plan. Maintains records for all phones of productionrelativeto the quality of the product, including bakery formulation records, and those records necessary for auditing purposes to include order completion and scheduling of holiday production. Key Behavioral Competencies: Knowledge of the operations of all bakery departments: production, quality, food safety, maintenance, and materials management. Demonstratedtrack recordof leading the improvement of operations while deliveringday to dayperformance. Ability to analyze data using various operating systems and programs. Demonstrated experience building a strong leadership team. Ability to work closely in a team-based environment with associates at all levels in the organization. Knowledge of safety related issues including compliance with State,Federaland Local regulations. Labor relations experience. Education and Work History: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, Food Science, or a technicalfielda plus.A combination of education,trainingand experience that results indemonstratedcompetency to perform the work may be substituted. 10+ years of increasingly responsible manufacturing experience, at least 5 years which must be in the food industry. 4+ years of direct supervisory experience. Strong business acumen and working knowledge of process control and improvement tools. Participative management style and excellent organizational and communication skills. Strong technical skills includingproficiencywith Microsoft Office. The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions . #YOUBELONGATBBU 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. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. >