Operation Manager

Join the H&S Family of Bakeries – the team behind H&S Family of Bakeries includes Northeast Foods, H&S Bakery and Schmidt Baking Co. – the largest family-owned variety baker in the United States. Headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, we operate a network of 10 bakeries and 30 distribution centers across the country to deliver fresh, high-quality baked goods nationwide, from fast food and quick-service restaurants to cafeterias, hospitals, grocery stores and universities to name a few. We’re passionate about innovation in manufacturing and distribution, leading the way in the industrial baking industry, while creating opportunities for our people to grow and succeed.

Our Core Beliefs:

Be Well, Work Well | Create an Experience | Life-long Learning | Do the Right Thing

The Operations Manager is responsible for directing and managing all production, maintenance and sanitation activities. Ensures product quality and adherence to all applicable standards. Directs and assists the following departments; Production/Manufacturing, Wrapping, Shipping, Transportation, Sanitation, Engineering and Human Resources. Ensures profitability through oversight of manufacturing, maintenance,

sanitation, shipping and transportation of goods.

In this role you will:

• Guides, directs and manages all plant operations to ensure profit and quality goals. Ensures product quality and adherence to all applicable standards (FDA, QBA, OSHA, A.I.B, etc.).
• Oversee relations between departments to ensure cooperation, teamwork and productivity.
• Reviews and evaluates each department’s operating budgets and prepares overall
• presentation to owner for company operating budget.
• Coordinates with HR Manager to ensure the execution of company’s human resource and
• labor relations policies, procedures, and programs.
• Directs and manages the activities of ordering, shipping and transportation to ensure customer needs are met.
• Represents company in all plant operations matters to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures (i.e. EEO, Sexual Harassment, Safety, etc.)
• Maintains a good employee relation in all phases of the operation. Maintains safe working environment for all employees/contractors.
• Participates in the development, implementation and enforcement of safety program. Participates in accident investigations.
• Promotes employee safety in all areas of operations. Maintains membership on Safety committee.
• Ensures all plant personnel maintain cleanliness of the work area.
• Ensures proper G. M. P.’s are followed at all times.
• Other related duties as assigned by ownership.

Essential Job Functions/Requirements

• Extensive and progressive background in plant management and operations.
• 4-year degree or equivalent industry training; Completion of a management skills training program; and, AMA Management Skills course.
• Physically capable of moving to all areas of the plant, company facilities, community facilities and customer locations. Must be capable of reaching, bending, stooping, climbing, pushing and pulling as required in a production operation.
• Able to view product and determine adherence to quality control standards including size, shape, color, cut, etc.
• Able to generate written and verbal communications clearly and distinctly. Ability to read and review written communication, blueprints, schematics, etc.
• Able to operate required office equipment.
• Able to research, develop, implement and monitor required policies and procedures. Performance of other duties which are deemed by management to be part of the job, including but not limited to fulfillment of work schedules, adherence to attendance policies, and other applicable operating rules, policies and procedures

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and push and pull heavy wheeled equipment or carts in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time during a shift, maintaining a normal range of motion in all extremities.
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, and crouch to access equipment, tools, or materials.
• Ability to use arms, hands and fingers to handle or operate machinery, tools or controls.
• Ability to perceive and respond immediately to visual and audible safety alerts and warnings to ensure the safety of self and others in a fast-paced, hazard-sensitive environment with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work in environments with varying temperatures, noise levels, and airborne particles, odors and fumes.
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, or work platforms as required by the position.
• Ability to sit for prolonged periods using office equipment and computer systems.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and protective clothing for extended periods of time, with or without reasonable accommodation.

What’s in it for you?

At H&S Family of Bakeries, we value our team members and work hard to create a workplace where people can grow and thrive. Along with equitable pay, we provide exceptional benefits designed to support you both at work and in life. Our comprehensive and affordable packages include medical, dental, and vision coverage; short-term disability; retirement savings; paid time off; flexible spending accounts; an employee assistance program; and, of course, some very cool company swag.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

H&S Family of Bakeries is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or any other factor unrelated to merit.

Offer Determination Guidelines:

The salary range listed for this position is provided in accordance with applicable transparency laws and serves as a general guideline. However, it does not represent a guaranteed salary offer. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of job-related factors, which may include but are not limited to relevant experience, skills, education, internal equity, market data, and geographic location, including local cost of living. The final offer may vary outside the posted range based on these considerations.