Position Summary:    



This position is responsible for ensuring that bread and bun products are produced at an acceptable quality level and in an efficient manner.   Essential Duties & Responsibilities:  Direct the work of employees within the production department
Schedule department employees and review production schedules
Train employees and develop employee skills
Ensure that products are produced at an acceptable quality level.
Ensure that formulas and QCPs are maintained to Corp's. Standards
Conduct routine safety and sanitation inspections, promote safety and good housekeeping
Coordinate with other departments and  managers to optimize efficiency and minimize downtime
Use Dough Scheduling program
Participate in safety and supervisory training programs as available
Reduce scrap dough
Maintain target on injury indices rate
Maintain target on turnover rate
Achieve target score on AIB audit of operational methods and personnel practices
Hold weekly meetings with supervisors
Research opportunities to increase absorption, reduce gluten, reduce overall formula cost while maintaining product quality

BS degree in related field preferred. Will accept high school diploma if candidate has extensive food manufacturing experience in a union environment
Minimum five years experience in production management, preferably food industry
Knowledge of Manufacturing operating equipment
Strong analytical problem solving skills
Strong communication and change management skills 
We make it our mission at Sara Lee to "Simply delight you...every day."   Our brands make up one of the world's best-loved portfolios of innovative food, beverage, household, and body care products.  Our leading, trusted brands include Ambi Pur, Ball Park, Douwe Egberts, Hillshire Farm, Jimmy Dean, Kiwi, Sanex, Sara Lee, and Senseo.  Collectively, these brands generate more than $13 billion in annual net sales as they delight millions of consumers every day in approximately 200 countries around the world.  The global Sara Lee team consists of 44,000 employees.   At Sara Lee, we believe that careers are as unique as individuals.  That's why we offer employment opportunities that give you ownership of your career.  With the resources of a global corporation and direct responsibility to make it happen, you can be confident that you'll always be able to perform your best and be recognized for it.  At Sara Lee, the difference is you.   The Sara Lee compensation program is designed to provide you with comprehensive, flexible benefits that enable you to select those features that best fit your needs. Our benefits include, but are not limited to: medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement.   
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer 
 

Additional Information:Travel Percentage: 5%
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