Bakery Science Principal Engineer - Sweet Baked Snacks
J.M. SmuckerSalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, GroceryIndustries
Requirements
- In-depth knowledge of bakery business, floor and backroom operations, product specifications, and seasonality
- Expertise in company and regulatory standards for quality, inventory, equipment usage, production, safety, sanitation, and compliance
- Proficiency in leveraging digital tools and handheld technology for production, training, product quality, sales planning, and associate engagement
- Ability to supervise and lead a team of hourly associates
- Skills in teaching, training, mentoring, and developing team members
- Capability to collaborate with managers, coworkers, customers, and business partners
- Commitment to operational excellence, compliance with policies, ethics, and integrity standards
- Experience in inventory management, auditing, and compliance
Responsibilities
- Supervise the bakery team to deliver on the business plan, communicate goals, execute company programs, adhere to policies, and advocate for members, associates, and the company
- Work collaboratively with other team leaders to ensure the total club meets member expectations
- Maintain expertise by ensuring department standards, sharing knowledge, training the team on products, recipes, production specifications, and equipping them for effective job performance
- Leverage digital tools to plan and drive sales, improve shopping experience, elevate associate engagement, make immediate business decisions, adopt new tools, and encourage team usage
- Drive business results through operational excellence, maintaining a neat, clean, safe work area, planning and staffing for volumes, ensuring consistency in quality, food safety, policies, production, and member service
- Maintain accurate inventory, audit, and compliance standards; produce and display merchandise per layout plan
- Identify training needs, teach and develop skills for high-quality products, encourage career growth, and source new talent internally and externally
- Develop, communicate, and implement processes and practices to meet business needs by collaborating, analyzing information, monitoring progress, and addressing improvements
- Demonstrate, promote, and support compliance with company policies, procedures, ethics, and integrity; use Open Door Policy and assist with corrections
- Lead and participate in teams by sharing resources, determining needs and priorities, coordinating work, providing feedback, ensuring timelines and quality, and modeling adaptability to change
- Embrace differences, create a culture of belonging, support associates, attract talent, build relationships, communicate positively, mentor others, and recognize contributions
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
Is this a full-time position?
Yes, this is a full-time employment position.
What is the work location or remote policy for this role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What skills are required for the Bakery Lead role?
Key skills include team supervision, in-depth bakery expertise (quality, inventory, production, safety, sanitation), leveraging digital tools and handheld technology, driving business results, and talent development through training.
What is the company culture like for this position?
The culture emphasizes collaboration with other team leaders, advocacy for members, associates, and the company, commitment to operational excellence, compliance with policies and ethics, and supporting career growth for team members.
What makes a strong candidate for the Bakery Lead position?
Strong candidates demonstrate leadership in supervising teams, deep bakery operational knowledge, tech-savviness with digital tools, ownership of business results, and talent development skills including training and sourcing new team members.
Walmart
Global retail chain offering affordable products
About Walmart
Walmart operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, providing a wide variety of products at low prices to everyday consumers, families, and communities. The company combines physical retail locations with an e-commerce platform, allowing customers to shop for groceries, apparel, electronics, and household items both in-store and online. Walmart's efficient supply chain management and large-scale purchasing enable it to maintain affordability, setting it apart from competitors. The company also offers financial services and health and wellness services, including pharmacies and vision centers. Walmart's goal is to save people money and support communities, as demonstrated by its efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and its commitment to social responsibility, including programs for veterans and military families.
Bentonville, ArkansasHeadquarters
1962Year Founded
$5,515MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Financial Services, Consumer GoodsIndustries
10,001+Employees