Position Summary
The Bakery Technology Manager leads the development, optimization, and commercialization of bakery new products, current products, and processes in a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role exemplifies Grupo Bimbo culture starting with a people-first culture by prioritizing associate safety, engagement, and development while driving operational excellence. Through cross-functional collaboration, the manager ensures consistent product quality, efficient production, and a safe, inclusive workplace where teams can thrive.

Key Responsibilities
Champion a safety-first culture, ensuring all processes, trials, and production changes prioritize the well-being of associates
Lead by example in reinforcing safe behaviors, hazard recognition, and compliance with all safety programs and policies
Drive process optimization and ingredient troubleshooting across mixing, fermentation, proofing, baking, and cooling with a focus on both efficiency and ergonomic safety
Partner with R&D to scale new products while ensuring safe, repeatable processes for production teams
Foster a people-first environment by providing technical training, coaching, developing, and empowering team members and operators
Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Maintenance and Engineering to create standard work that is safe, clear, and sustainable
Lead root cause analysis on production and safety incidents, implementing corrective and preventive actions
Support and lead plant trials, ensuring proper risk assessments and safe execution
Evaluate new equipment and automation with alignment to product specification, quality, productivity and associate safety
Analyze and evaluate the impact of plant trials and new products in KPIs (OEE, waste, downtime, safety metrics) and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Promote open communication and associate engagement to identify improvement opportunities

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5–10+ years of experience in commercial bakery or food manufacturing
Strong understanding of baking science and large-scale production systems
Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and associate engagement
Experience leading cross-functional teams and driving cultural as well as operational improvements
Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement tools

Preferred Qualifications
Experience in high-speed bun/bread production environments
Background implementing safety improvements in manufacturing settings
Knowledge of ingredient functionality and shelf-life optimization
Prior leadership or mentoring experience

Key Competencies
Servant leadership mindset with a genuine commitment to people development
Strong safety advocacy and ability to influence safe behaviors at all levels
Ability to balance production goals with associate well-being
Clear communicator who builds trust across teams
Data-driven decision maker with a continuous improvement focus

Work Environment

Combination of production floor and office setting
Active presence on the floor to support teams, reinforce safety, and build relationships
Exposure to heat, noise, and machinery typical of a bakery manufacturing environment

Culture Statement

We believe operational excellence starts with our people. This role is critical in building a culture where safety is non-negotiable, every voice is valued, and continuous improvement is driven by empowered teams.

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