Production Manager

You can’t make the perfect apple pie without the right mix of ingredients, and you can’t make a great company without the right mix of people. For more than 50 years, Chudleigh’s has been an important part of people’s lives. Our success hinges on the innovative, dedicated, and inspiring individuals who make up our team, and who pride themselves on making every Chudleigh’s experience sweet.

Today, we do our baking in a modern 110,000 square foot bakery, five minutes down the road from our family farm. With 200 dedicated full-time employees, we make delicious desserts for customers across North America and beyond! Come join our sweet team as a Production Manager!

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Competitive Health, Dental & Vision Benefits (100% employer paid)
• RRSP Matching Program
• 3 Weeks' Annual Vacation
• Anniversary Paid Day Off
• Personal Development/Education Fund
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Safety Shoe Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Rewards and Recognition Programs: Programs that recognize and reward employee achievements and contributions.
• Community Engagement: Opportunities to participate in community service and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Inclusive Workplace: An inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees are valued and respected.
• Sustainability Commitment: Work for a company committed to sustainability and making a positive impact on the environment.

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Hours: Work hours may vary between morning and afternoon shifts depending on operational and business needs.

Base Salary: $100K-$110K

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead the engagement, training, and development of Bakery team members while embedding Lean behaviors and tools into daily operations.
• Champion waste reduction, equipment uptime, and bakery efficiency by applying Lean methodologies such as 5S, visual management, root cause analysis, and standard work.
• Drive a culture of employee ownership and continuous improvement (Kaizen) through problem-solving activities and daily huddles.
• Maintain full accountability for personnel safety and food safety in the bakery; lead by example and ensure GMP, HACCP, and BRC standards are consistently met.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify improvement projects that reduce cost, increase efficiency, and improve consistency.
• Develop and maintain standardized work instructions, training matrices, and execution plans that enable consistent performance and knowledge transfer.
• Communicate clearly and directly with employees concerning performance expectations, productivity, and accountability.
• Conduct monthly 1:1’s and annual reviews.
• Optimize labor and work schedules to meet cost targets while maintaining flexibility for continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead and participate in structured problem-solving (A3, PDCA, root cause analysis) to resolve issues promptly and sustainably.
• Continuously improve area operations, processes, equipment efficiency, and service while applying Lean principles to ensure repeatability and scalability.
• Support the development of visual performance metrics (KPIs, dashboards, tier meetings) and ensure accountability to results.
• Partner with PD and QA to ensure quality standards are met for new and existing products; provide operational input into cost models and process capabilities.
• Identify employee development opportunities and plan targeted training or coaching aligned with Lean capability building.
• Model Chudleigh’s Traits and foster an environment where employees feel empowered to contribute ideas and take ownership of performance improvements.
• Build contingency plans for personnel coverage and process reliability, ensuring business continuity.
• Lead by example, coach for success, and recognize team members for contributions to safety, quality, efficiency, and improvement.
• Other tasks as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 4 years of food production/packaging experience (ideally frozen bakery).
• Minimum 2 years management/leadership experience required.
• BRC or similar knowledge of quality programs.
• Solid HACCP and GMP Knowledge
• Demonstrated experience in Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement programs (preferred certification in Lean Six Sigma, or equivalent)

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Dessert Manufacturing Facility or Bakery experience.
• Strong problem-solving and ability to apply Lean tools to reduce waste and improve flow.
• Works effectively cross-functionally to drive change.
• Basic math skills including interpretation of graphs and charts.

In compliance with Bill 190, we confirm that this job posting is for an existing vacancy within our organization. Chudleigh’s Ltd. is committed to maintaining a diverse and fair workforce. Job applicants with a disability who require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process can contact our People & Culture Team (HR@chudleighs.com).

Thank you for your interest in Chudleigh's Bakery.