Production Manager (Food Manufacturing)

Location: Dallas, Texas, USA; onsite production role

Salary: $94,300–$122,600 annually

Company

Large-scale baking manufacturer producing bread, muffins, bagels, cakes, and other bakery products across bakeries, sales centers, offices, and sales routes.

What you will do

• Oversee production department budgets, financial performance, capital investments, downtime, and damages.
• Lead Team Leaders and Associates through onboarding, training, coaching, feedback, and performance development.
• Ensure production meets targets for people, quality, safety, service, cost, schedule, and shipment requirements.
• Partner with bakery, business unit, and cross-functional leadership to implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote safe work practices, comply with workplace standards and regulations, and eliminate unsafe conditions.
• Analyze operational data, prioritize problems, and facilitate practical solutions across departments.

Requirements

• 5–7 years of hands-on management experience and direct manufacturing experience in the food industry.
• Extensive knowledge of bakery operations, processing, and formulations.
• Strong technical skills and working knowledge of bakery equipment.
• Knowledge of safety requirements and compliance with state, federal, and local regulations.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred; equivalent education, training, and experience may substitute.

Culture & Benefits

• Safe and inclusive work environment focused on diversity and associate development.
• Annual bonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits package.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Culture centered on integrity, teamwork, continuous improvement, accountability, and talent development.