Bakery Development Manager

Pattison Food Group Ltd.

Bakery Development Manager

POSITION TITLE : Bakery Development Manager

DEPARTMENT : Monte Cristo

LOCATION : Monte Cristo Bakery, Delta

REPORTS TO : General Manager, Manufacturing

DIRECT REPORTS : Yes

PURPOSE OF POSITION :

Overseeing the day to day operation of Monte Cristo Bakery in support of the General Manager.

You will be responsible for : (Responsibilities)

• Assist in building a strong and cohesive team at all levels of the plant
• Review and optimize manufacturing processes in collaboration with the Plant Manager for quality and efficiency
• Oversee the operations of manufacturing personnel to ensure a stream manufacturing process is within budget and time schedule.
• Review and understand manufacturing processes and make recommendations for modifications where necessary in conjunction with the plant Manager.
• Work in conjunction with the purchaser in negotiations with key suppliers, focusing on continually lowering cost of goods and ensuring that all relationships & agreements represent best interests and are conducted professionally, cooperatively, and ethically with keeping the GM informed.
• Coordinate and mentor the senior manufacturing, including QA team to ensure operations are in compliance with food safety and health and safety standards
• Partner with maintenance team for scheduled maintenance of production equipment and machines to ensure efficient operations
• Liaise with the quality assurance department to ensure product quality and specification are consistent
• Collaborate with R&D and sales team to implement strategies that will improve the marketability of manufactured products
• Provide mentorship to production team to form a cohesive team

You have : (Requirements)

• Master Baker or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years experience in a bakery food production facility
• 10+ years of leadership experience in related industry
• Business experience in purchasing, budgeting, P&L management

You are : (Competencies)

• You are self-aware, empathetic and possess a high level of Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
• Superior business acumen and a profit orientation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated influence and interpersonal skills, ability to promote collaborative relationships at all levels in the organization
• Full comprehension of the manufacturing process
• Proven negotiation skills
• Ability to innovate and challenge the status quo, capitalizing on new opportunities
• Experience with the principles of change management

Monte Cristo Bakery will also extend Relocation Assistance to successful candidates looking to relocate from provinces within Canada to British Columbia.