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 with digital tools, handheld technology, and new tech for production, training, product quality, sales planning, and associate engagement
- Ability to supervise and lead a team of hourly associates
- Skills in training, teaching, mentoring, and developing team members
- Strong collaboration skills with managers, coworkers, customers, and business partners
- Commitment to operational excellence, inventory accuracy, audit/compliance standards, food safety, and merchandise layout
- Ability to analyze information, monitor progress, identify improvements, and implement processes
- Demonstrates ethics, integrity, and compliance with company policies using tools like the Open Door Policy
- Leadership in teams, adapting to change, providing feedback, and ensuring work quality/timelines
- Embraces diversity, builds relationships, communicates positively, motivates others, and fosters belonging
Responsibilities
- Supervise the bakery team to deliver on the business plan, communicate goals, execute programs, adhere to policies, and advocate for members, associates, and company
- Work collaboratively with other team leaders to ensure the total club meets member expectations
- Maintain expertise by ensuring department standards, sharing knowledge, training team on products/recipes/specifications, and equipping them for success
- Leverage digital tools to plan/drive sales, improve shopping experience, elevate associate engagement, and make real-time decisions on production/training/quality
- Drive business results through operational excellence, neat/clean/safe work area, staffing planning, consistent quality/food safety/policies, accurate inventory/audits/compliance, and merchandise production/display per layout
- Act as Talent Ambassador: identify training needs, develop skills, encourage career growth, source new talent internally/externally
- Develop, communicate, and implement processes/practices to meet business needs by collaborating, analyzing data, monitoring results, and addressing improvements
- Promote compliance with policies, procedures, ethics/integrity by explaining, guiding, demonstrating, implementing action plans, and assisting with corrections
- Lead/participate in teams by sharing resources, determining needs/priorities, coordinating assignments, providing feedback/support, and modeling adaptability
- Embrace differences, create belonging culture, provide growth opportunities, attract talent, build trusting relationships, communicate positively, mentor/develop 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 salary or compensation for the Bakery Lead role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What are the key responsibilities and skills needed for this role?
Key responsibilities include supervising the bakery team, maintaining expertise in bakery operations and product knowledge, leveraging digital tools for sales and decisions, driving business results through operational excellence, and training team members for career growth.
What is the work environment like at Walmart for this position?
The role involves supervising a team of hourly associates in the Bakery department, collaborating with other team leaders to meet member expectations, and maintaining a neat, clean, and safe work area while adhering to company policies and standards.
What makes a strong candidate for the Bakery Lead position?
Strong candidates demonstrate leadership in supervising teams, deep bakery expertise including product specs and production, proficiency with digital tools, commitment to operational excellence and safety, and skills in training and developing associates.
Walmart
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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