Bakery Science Principal Engineer - Sweet Baked Snacks
J.M. SmuckerSalary not specified
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Retail, GroceryIndustries
Requirements
- Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and educate associates on tools, tasks, and resources
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
- Flexibility to meet business needs
- Expertise in planning bakery productions, ensuring consistency in quality and accuracy of decorative designs
- Proficiency in following recipe measurement instructions and working with decorating tools (e.g., bags, tips, nozzles) to create flowers and lettering
- Knowledge of food safety standards, sanitation guidelines, cold chain compliance, and inventory management
- Ability to operate, maintain, and sanitize equipment
- Understanding of product and layout execution
- Proficiency with digital tools and handheld technology for production, ordering, training, and quality decisions
- Adaptability to new tools and ability to encourage others to use them
- Commitment to company policies, procedures, standards of ethics, and integrity
- Ability to use the Open Door Policy and implement action plans
- Skills in prioritizing work, using data and resources, collaborating with managers, coworkers, customers, and partners
- Capability to identify priorities, deadlines, expectations, communicate progress, and adapt to change, difficulties, and feedback
- Embrace differences in people, cultures, ideas, and experiences to foster a culture of belonging
- Ability to build strong, trusting relationships and communicate with impact, energy, and positivity
- Skills in mentoring, developing, and recognizing others' contributions
- Maintain high standards of integrity, ethics, compliance, and Walmart values
- Act selfless, humble, self-aware, honest, fair, and transparent
- Deliver results with customer/member focus, make decisions based on reliable information, and balance priorities
Responsibilities
- Drive member service by delivering what members love for less and ensuring the club meets member expectations
- Maintain in-stock levels and control shrinkage
- Plan bakery productions for consistency in quality and decorative designs
- Work with a variety of products to decorate bakery items (e.g., flowers, lettering)
- Ensure adherence to food safety, sanitation, cold chain, and inventory management
- Operate, maintain, and sanitize equipment
- Leverage digital tools to drive sales, improve shopping experience, and elevate associate engagement
- Use handheld technology for immediate decisions on production, merchandise ordering, training, and product quality
- Drive bakery area performance, including quality/date control, waste elimination, and preparation for seasonal events (e.g., holidays, graduations)
- Identify member needs, assist with purchasing decisions, and resolve member issues
- Act as a brand advocate, model high-quality service and products, and value member experience
- Interact with associates to understand roadblocks, assist in training, develop, influence, and inspire team-oriented work
- Comply with company policies, procedures, ethics, and integrity standards using action plans and Open Door Policy
- Complete work assignments and priorities by collaborating, identifying priorities/deadlines, communicating progress, and recommending improvements
- Embrace differences, create inclusive workplace, and provide opportunities for associates to thrive
- Build team relationships, communicate positively to motivate and influence
- Strengthen team by developing, mentoring, and recognizing contributions
- Model Walmart values, hold self/others accountable, and support regenerative goals
- Serve customers/members by delivering results, putting them first, and considering team impacts
Skills
Cake Decorating
Bakery Production
Food Safety
Sanitation
Inventory Management
Customer Service
Team Collaboration
Digital Tools
Handheld Technology
Product Quality Control
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
Benefits
PTO: Paid vacation, sick time, personal time and holiday time
10% discount on regularly priced general merchandise and fresh fruits and vegetables
6% 401(k) match to all employees, including hourly workers, after one year
Roth IRA available
Associate Stock Purchase Plan
maximum and eligible preventive care covered at 100%
Health reimbursement plans
Risks
Rising U.S. labor costs could pressure profit margins.
Amazon's grocery delivery expansion threatens Walmart's market share.
Fintech investments expose Walmart to financial regulatory risks.
Differentiation
Walmart's omnichannel strategy integrates physical and online retail seamlessly.
The company offers a wide range of products at consistently low prices.
Walmart's commitment to community support enhances its brand reputation.
Upsides
Walmart's investment in fintech expands its financial services offerings.
Robotics integration in distribution centers boosts operational efficiency.
Culturally themed product lines attract diverse customer segments.
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