Pan Pepin, Inc. Looking for Senior Operations Manager in Bayamon PR Full Time

Company Description

Have you heard about low carb bread “Pan Keto”, oatmeal bread “Pan D’ Avena” or low sugar bread, “Sin Azucaa”? If so, we’re glad that you know Pan Pepin, Inc.

Pan Pepin, Inc. is a privately held bread manufacturer and distributor based in Puerto Rico. Pan Pepin has annual sales of over $90MM and services more than 5,000 customers and approximately 500 employees.

Position Summary

The Senior Operations Manager will report to the Operations Director. This role will oversee all manufacturing activities within the operation. Leads the production supervisors assuring high quality standards, optimal productivity, and regulations compliance.

Coordinates the activities of the Production Department and monitors procedures and standards to achieve consistent high-quality products produced in an efficient manner. Provides leadership for, and develops the abilities of, production management personnel in the Production Department. Responsible for ensuring the best quality products, excellent customer service by maintaining regular quality audits (American Institute of Baking), good manufacturing practices, compliance with federal/state/local regulations (FDA, OSHA, SQF, etc.). Skilled in Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP).

Directs the operation of shift production, including checking formulas, assigning work tasks, monitoring procedures and schedules to ensure adherence to standards.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Develops, implements, and manages all production procedures to ensure all plant goals are met.
• Supports General Plant Safety, Food Safety, Food Defense initiatives and Good Manufacturing Practices with an understanding that these are absolutes and are Priority #1. Ensuring that General safety and Food Safety are absolute priorities by setting an example to others.
• Product development – Works closely with commercial functions formulating new and enhance products, satisfying consumer demands.
• Develop a network of key strategic suppliers to assure optimal formulations and quality.
• Build a culture of mutual respect, teamwork, and professionalism, demonstrating active support for the Company’s culture.
• Promotes positive employee relations and interdepartmental communication and cooperation.
• Responsible for achieving budgets for capital investments, pan glazing, downtime, and damages.
• Maintains records for all phases of production relative to the quality of the product, including plant formulation records, and those records necessary for auditing purposes to include order completion and scheduling of holiday production.
• Build an organization that is customer focused, flexible, and has a strong business acumen.
• Analyzes results of finished goods, determines variances from standard, and takes corrective action as needed.

Key Behavioral Competencies:

• Process oriented
• Familiarity with the operations of all plant departments: production, quality, maintenance, materials management, and food safety.
• Demonstrated track record of leading the improvement of operations while delivering day to day performance.
• Computer literate. The ability to analyze data using various operating systems and programs, e.g., Oracle.
• Demonstrated experience building a strong leadership team.
• Ability to work closely in a team-based environment with all associates.
• Knowledge of commonly used process control and improvement tools.
• Knowledge of safety related issues including compliance with State, Federal and Local regulations.

Education and Work History:

• Certified Baking Technologist
• 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.
• Computer literate. The ability to analyze data using various operating systems and programs, e.g., Oracle.
• 5-7 years of hands-on management experience and direct manufacturing experience with a consumer baked goods company.
• Fully bilingual (Spanish & English)
• 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.

Pan Pepin, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, disability, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.