Director Of Operations

At Izzio Artisan Bakery we make America’s #1 selling Sourdough bread! Our bakery is focused on providing our customers with great breads created using traditional methods and the best possible ingredients. Our people are a major part of our process and success.

The Director of Operations plans, monitors and or coordinates through department managers and supervisor’s, bakery production operations activities to achieve consistent production of high-quality products and deliver financial profitability for the bakery.

Direct management of Production, Packaging, and Sanitation.

Essential Functions

• Establishes operational objectives and assignments. Delegates assignments to managers and ensures managers are accountable for assignments.
• Develop and implement operating procedures that maximize efficiencies and control variances in daily production performance.
• Review current/establish KPI’s and analyze results of the department, determine variances from standard, and take corrective action as needed.
• Oversee the coordination and scheduling of sanitation, production and packaging to meet demand levels.
• Develop procedures for inspecting, troubleshooting, and assessing any equipment problems.
• Supports and contributes to Continuous Improvement programs.
• Ensure compliance with all safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), regulatory, and company policies.
• Perform plant inspections, investigate problem areas, determine cause, mitigate to ensure policy conformance.
• Ensure department performs within budgeted operating standards.
• Resolve variances (waste, specs, labor utilization, run rates, etc.).
• Lead, as a role model, with integrity and empathy, communicate clear expectations, and consistently hold staff accountable to established performance standards. Manage co-workers to produce defined results. Provide timely and effective training, feedback, coaching, mentoring, and performance evaluation to drive excellence.
• Coordinates the selection, motivation, and development of the employees for the department to ensure all positions are ably staffed and future management is developed.

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business management or related field preferred
• A minimum of 8 years or more years of experience in a high-volume, food production environment with at least 5+ years’ experience in a senior management position.
• Microsoft Office, Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook educated and proficient.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed; Recognizes accomplishments of other team members.
• Change Management - Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance.
• Leadership - Inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; Inspires respect and trust; Accepts feedback from others; Displays passion and optimism.
• Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; Takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; Makes self-available to staff; Provides regular performance feedback; Develops subordinates' skills and encourages growth; Continually works to improve supervisory skills.
• Maintain regular, consistent attendance & punctuality. Must have a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

• In this position there is a lot of walking, standing, and bending.
• Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time.
• There is exposure to extreme temperatures (cold and hot).
• There is exposure to dust and food allergens.
• Personal protective Equipment is available upon request but is not required for this position.
• Lifting to 50 pounds unassisted frequently.

Direct Reports: Sanitation Manager and Shift Operations Managers

Reports to: COO

Location: On-site – Louisville CO

Compensation is based on level of experience, other relevant experience, and requirements of the position. The range provided serves only as a guideline and does not automatically qualify all candidates (internal or external) for the high end of the range.

$150,000 to $200,000 plus annual bonus