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Bimbo Bakeries USA Hiring for Operations Excellence Manager at Chicago, IL Full Time
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Employment Type: Regular
Location: CHICAGO,IL
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 freshestproducts at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotesdevelopment and allows our associates to be their authentic selves.
Position Summary
The Operations Excellence (OX) Manager is a key member of the OX Change Leader Team, supporting several bakeries within a geography with the implementation and sustainability of the OX Playbook at Bimbo Bakeries USA (BBU). Our brand family includes legendary brands like Thomas’®, Entenmann’s®, Little Bites®, Bimbo®, Oroweat®, Brownberry®, Arnold®, Artesano®, and more.
ing to the Operations Excellence Change Leader (Director of Operations), the OX Manager is a Vision Carrier who works side-by-side with bakery leadership teams to implement the OX Playbook and achieve World-Class Bakery Operations.
A successful OX Manager will be knowledgeable about manufacturing and have a strategic, forward-thinking, people-first mindset.
Key Job Responsibilities
- Partner with leadership at multiple commercial baking facilities within a geography to implement and sustainably execute the OX Playbook
- Understand Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and actions a bakery can take to impact them
- Coach associates at all levels in accordance with the BBU Leadership Model, the E5 Behaviors
- Obtain feedback and offer solutions for continuous improvement of the OX Playbook
- Lead the achievement of a zero-injury workplace, including compliance with FDA, EPA, OSHA, and HACCP regulation
- Build a culture of mutual respect, teamwork, and professionalism, demonstrating active support of the Company’s values and policies
- Understand and enforce procedures outlined in the Food Safety Plan and the Food Quality Plan
Key Behavioral Competencies
Operational Execution:This role requires the ability to think strategically about business needs, set data-based priorities, and build plans with Supervisors, Managers, and Plant Managers to achieve improved business KPIs. The ideal candidate will have experience setting, achieving, and exceeding business performance targets. They will consistently strive to achieve goals, even in the face of obstacles, and will proactively develop contingency plans to ensure goals are met. They will be energized by working toward tangible goals and actively seek opportunities to enhance the status quo, aiming to exceed targets.
Set the Standard:This role is responsible for helping bakeries implement and sustain Operations Excellence standards and practices in their geography. The ideal candidate will be organized and detail-oriented, ensuring that standards and practices are followed meticulously. Their organized approach will contribute to the smooth functioning of operations and the attainment of established standards.
Driving our Culture:Our GB values and culture are what make our company different. It is critical that the OX Manager builds a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence, providing consistent leadership in working with associates at all levels, while emphasizing teamwork and collaboration that leads to high-quality products, high associate engagement, and successful financial results.The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in building a strong team and the ability to continue inspiring and engaging all associates. They will foster a positive work environment, promote collaboration, and motivate team members to achieve their full potential.
Be a Change Leader:Drive the realization of Operations Excellence efforts across our manufacturing facilities and processes. Utilize strong decision-making skills and flexibility to drive sustainable operational initiatives and process improvement activities. Provide the necessary leadership to promote change throughout the organization and continue to develop and lead a world-class continuous improvement organization. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of commonly used process control and improvement tools, allowing them to guide and facilitate the continuous improvement efforts within the bakery. They will leverage their expertise to implement effective strategies and methodologies that enhance operational efficiency and drive positive outcomes.
Develop Talent:While driving accountability for results, be supportive and effective at developing individuals to assume greater levels of responsibility and personal contribution. The ideal candidate will have the ability to support the continuous improvement of a world-class bakery through coaching the bakery leadership team and associates. They will prioritize talent development and provide guidance to individuals, enabling them to grow, assume greater responsibilities, and make meaningful contributions to the organization’s success.
Education And Work History
- Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
- A combination of education, training, and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted
- 5-7 years of hands-on management experience and direct manufacturing experience with a company in the food industry
- Extensive knowledge of bakery operations/processing/formulations
- Strong technical skills and working knowledge of bakery equipment
- Knowledge of safety related issues including compliance with State, Federal and Local regulations
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 employeesregardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, geneticinformation, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law.