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 tools for production, training, product quality, sales planning, and associate engagement
- Ability to supervise and lead a team of hourly associates
- Skills in teaching, training, identifying training needs, developing skills, encouraging career growth, and sourcing talent
- Strong collaboration, communication, and relationship-building skills with managers, coworkers, customers, and business partners
- Ability to analyze information, monitor progress, identify improvements, and implement processes
- Commitment to ethics, integrity, compliance with policies, and using the Open Door Policy
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 effectively
- Leverage digital tools to plan sales, improve shopping experience, elevate associate engagement, make immediate decisions on production, training, and quality, and adopt/encourage new tools
- Drive business results through operational excellence, maintaining a neat, clean, safe work area, planning/staffing for volumes, ensuring consistency in quality, food safety, policies, inventory, audits, compliance, and merchandise layout
- Act as a talent ambassador by teaching/training the team, identifying needs, developing skills, encouraging career growth, and sourcing new talent
- Develop, communicate, and implement processes by collaborating, analyzing information, monitoring results, and addressing improvements
- Demonstrate, promote, and support compliance with policies, procedures, ethics, and integrity; implement action plans and assist with corrections
- Lead/participate in teams by sharing resources, determining needs/priorities, coordinating work, providing feedback/support, ensuring timelines/quality, and modeling adaptation to change
- Embrace differences, create a belonging culture, provide opportunities for associates to thrive, attract talent, build trusting relationships, communicate positively, strengthen the team through development/mentoring, 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 of the Bakery Lead?
The role involves supervising the bakery team, maintaining expertise in bakery operations and products, leveraging digital tools, driving business results, and serving as a talent ambassador by training and developing team members.
What skills or experience are needed for this position?
Expertise in bakery operations including product specifications, recipes, production, safety, sanitation, and compliance is required, along with team supervision, digital tool usage, and training abilities.
What is the work environment like for the Bakery Lead?
The role involves supervising a team of hourly associates in the Bakery department, collaborating with other team leaders, and working in a club setting focused on member service, operational excellence, and compliance.
What makes a strong candidate for the Bakery Lead position?
Strong candidates demonstrate leadership in supervising teams, deep bakery expertise, proficiency with digital tools, commitment to operational excellence and compliance, 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