Product Quality Manager, Bakery Operations

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE:

Product Quality Manager, Bakery Operations

REPORTS TO:

FSI General Manager

STATUS:

Exempt

DATE:

February 2025

LOCATION:

Napoleons Bakery Plant

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the General Manager, this position is responsible for developing and maintaining the quality of all bakery products to ensure compliance with food safety standards and product specifications while promoting a culture of constant improvement and innovation. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Develops and maintains preventive controls and quality assurance policies for Napoleon’s Bakery per FDA regulations to ensure consistent product quality.
2. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of quality assurance processes and makes necessary adjustments   
3. Define product specifications and communicate targets to the production team.
4. Conduct regular inspections and audits of production processes to ensure compliance with quality standards. Makes on-site corrections with Production team as necessary. 
5. Maintain all required reports, recipes and records.
6. Oversee product development and enhancement of bakery products. Keep current with industry trends to ensure the organization remains competitive.
7. Promotes a culture of ongoing improvement, supporting innovation and high standards in product quality. 
8. Filling management shift as required, executing all managerial duties expected of an assistant manager on shift. 
9. May support other departments as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

Scheduling:

• Regular Schedule Monday-Friday but must be available to work on weekends and holidays 
• Must be able to work any shift 

Physical Ability: ?

• Able to lift 50 pounds 
• Standing for extended periods 

Mental Ability:

• Mathematically inclined: ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts
• Reasoning Ability: ability to apply common sense and sound judgment. Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Good decision-making skills 

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Must pass Test for TB and pre-employment physical examination requirements, including drug screening

Environmental Conditions:

• Able to work in a production kitchen and/or laboratory environment

Education: ? 

• High School Diploma or equivalent 
• Bachelor's degree in food science or 5 years of experience in a production facility 

Experience: ?

• Minimum 5 years related experience

Desired Skills: ?

• Knowledge of FDA rules and regulations and State of Hawaii Food Health Code
• HACCP or PCQI certified
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to explain research findings in layman's terms
• Ability to work independently

Desired Attributes: ?

• Self-directed
• Motivated
• Ability to work with management personnel and operations staff

Disclaimer:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.