About Us
The Killer Brownie Company is a fast-growing premium dessert manufacturer known for our indulgent layered brownies. With increasing demand and plans for expansion, we’re looking for a strategic and hands-on Manufacturing Manager to help lead our Bakery operations into the next phase of growth.
Position Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Manufacturing Manager with a strong background in CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) production environments to lead our Bakery Manufacturing Operations. This role is ideal for a leader who can balance day-to-day operations with long-term strategic vision. You’ll be responsible for supporting and developing Baking supervisors and team members, ensuring smooth operations, and driving continuous improvement across shifts.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Oversight
- Serve as relief for Baking Supervisors during absences, maintaining continuity and performance.
- Hire, train, direct and develop frontline Baking team members and emerging leaders.
- Foster a culture of teamwork, safety, quality and accountability.
Strategic Thinking
- Understand and align with the company’s growth plans, contributing to strategic initiatives and operational scaling.
- Identify opportunities for process optimization and capacity expansion.
Operational Excellence
- Ensure production KPIs are met with high standards of quality and efficiency.
- Uphold and maintain high sanitary hygiene and food safety standards.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with maintenance, sanitation, quality, and supply chain teams.
- Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions as needed.
Talent Development
- Build a pipeline of future leaders through mentoring and structured development plans.
- Lead hiring efforts for manufacturing roles, ensuring cultural and operational fit.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing leadership role, preferably in a CPG environment.
- Proven ability to manage teams and drive performance.
- Strong understanding of Bakery or Food manufacturing, food safety, GMPs.
- General understanding of lean manufacturing principles.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to see the “big picture” and contribute to strategic planning.
Why Join Us
- Be part of a passionate team driving innovation in premium desserts.
- Play a key role in shaping the future of a growing company.
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
