Bringing Home the DoughWe are seeking a strategic and results-driven
Production Superintendent to lead our bakery procurement, receiving, and demand planning operations. In this role, you will bridge the gap between supply chain execution and commercial strategy, driving cross-functional alignment across Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Operations. The ideal candidate possesses deep end-to-end supply chain knowledge, strong analytical capabilities, and a proven track record of coaching and developing high-performing teams to optimize inventory health and business outcomes.
Rising to the Challenge: Position ResponsibilitiesTeam Leadership & Development
Coach and develop the bakery procurement and receiving teams.
Drive accountability for planning quality, operational execution, and raw material inventory management.
Foster a culture of operational discipline, close business partnership, and continuous planning growth.
Demand & Supply Planning
Strengthen demand planning across all business horizons, planning levels, and cross-functional inputs.
Optimize key metrics across forecasting, supply, and inventory using root-cause analysis and performance routines.
Execute corrective actions to resolve planning and supply variances.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Provide planning leadership for innovation launches, promotions, customer events, and commercialization.
Partner with core teams including Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, and the Planning COE.
Proactively mitigate supply constraints and customer service risks.
Visibility & Analytics
Improve business visibility into inventory health, forecast-driven financial exposure, and supply constraints.
Develop recovery strategies and risk-mitigation plans to ensure consistent customer service levels.
Knead to Know: Preferred QualificationsTechnical & Supply Chain Expertise
- Supply Chain Knowledge: Deep understanding of demand/supply planning, inventory control, manufacturing, logistics, and customer service trade-offs.
- Systems & Analytics: Experience with advanced planning/ERP platforms like SAP or Blue Yonder, plus data tools like Power BI and advanced Excel.
Business Acumen & Problem Solving
- Financial Acumen: Connects operational volume and product mix directly to inventory levels, margins, costs, and working capital.
- Data Translation: Strong analytical skills to translate complex data into practical insights, scenarios, and executive narratives.
Leadership & Soft Skills
- Influence & Alignment: Leads through influence, manages cross-functional conflict, clarifies decision rights, and builds consensus.
- Change Leadership: Strong project management, team coaching, and continuous-improvement skills.
Additional Ingredients: Essential Job Requirements• Associate or higher college degree.
• Completion of formal management skills training program.
Salary Range- 93670.0 - 103530.0
We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package. Interested job seekers who successfully complete the series of pre-screening questions and who appear to possess the basic qualifications for this position may be contacted for a telephone interview.
