Plant Manager, Bakery Operations

3 weeks ago


Chicago, United States Hostess Brands Full time
Join the Hostess Brands Team and help us inspire moments of JOY for our customers, consumers, stakeholders, and each other

Job Description

In this role you will be:
  • Responsible for plant performance in accordance with Strategic Business Area objectives for product supply, absorption, manufacturing variances, safety, quality, sustainability, cost center budgets, and capital project management
  • Responsible for implementation and advancement of Continuous Improvement Programs
  • Responsible for development and advancement of JMS Culture and employee engagement across the organization
  • Responsible for managing the customer-supplier relationships with corporate services, marketing, research and development, engineering and our external suppliers and vendors
  • Responsible for staffing and professional development of plant leaders, and driving high performance work culture and systems
  • Responsible for developing the plant vision and master plan, capital budget, expense budget, and other strategic planning
  • Managing the relationship with local city representatives to maintain positive community relations, and ensure compliance with all regulations
  • Owning Safety Key Element 1 and set the standard for safety across the organization
What we are looking for - Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Continuous Improvement, TPM, Lean, Six Sigma or other experience with the implementation of High Performing Work Systems
  • Successful experience leading, coaching and managing leaders
Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:
  • Prior Plant Manager experience
  • Knowledge of GMP, PC, OSHA, FDA, and USDA regulations strongly preferred


The Right Place for You:

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

* Hostess was acquired by J.M. Smucker in November 2023*

Hostess Brands, LLC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We consider candidates regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, and encourage minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply. Upon request, Hostess Brands, LLC will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified applicant.

About Us: Hostess Brands is a leading sweet snacks company that makes, markets, and distributes our delicious treats throughout North America.
Our approximately 2,600 employees put their hearts in everything they do, inspiring moments of joy by baking new and classic snacks including Hostess® Donettes®, Twinkies®, CupCakes, Ding Dongs® and Zingers®, as well as a variety of Voortman® cookies and wafers.
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