Responsibilities:
- Manage all aspects of dough production, ensuring consistent quality, correct batch formulations, and timely output to meet store demands.
- Lead, train, and schedule production staff, including bakers, packers, and sanitation workers. Ensure proper staffing levels and shift coverage.
- Monitor raw material levels (flour, yeast, etc.), coordinate with procurement to maintain just-in-time inventory and prevent shortages or overstock.
- Maintain strict adherence to all food safety regulations. Conduct quality checks and implement corrective actions when needed.
- Ensure machinery (mixers, proofers, dough dividers, etc.) is maintained, calibrated, and operating efficiently. Coordinate repairs and preventative maintenance.
- Track production volumes, yield loss, downtime, and labour efficiency. Use data to identify trends and improve operational performance.
- Develop, document, and enforce SOPs to ensure consistency in dough formulation, mixing, shaping, and storage.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment. Enforce safety protocols and lead by example in compliance with provincial and federal health standards.
- Identify and implement process improvements to reduce waste, increase output, and improve dough quality.
Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years in a food production or commissary leadership role, preferably in bakery, pizza dough, or similar high-volume environments.
- Asset to have any plumbing, electrical and welding experience.
- Asset to have familiarity with commercial dough equipment (spiral mixers, sheeters, dividers), temperature control, and dough fermentation processes.
- Strong understanding of KPIs and ability to troubleshoot issues related to dough quality, yield loss, or production bottlenecks.
- Excellent planning, multitasking, and organizational skills to manage multiple production runs and priorities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to coordinate with logistics, QA, maintenance, and corporate teams.
- Asset to have knowledge and /or experience with HACCP, Food Safety, or Quality Assurance.
Bonuses:
- Annual Performance Bonus
- $50,000 bonus for referral of a Master Franchisee
- $25,000 bonus for referral of an Area Representative Ownership
- $15,000 bonus for referral of a Full-Ownership Franchise Partner
- $5,000 bonus for referral of a Director of Franchise Sales (must be full-time, exclusive & live in the area)
- $1,000 bonus for each successful location you find.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $60,000.00-$100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Discounted or free food
- Extended health care
- Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Oakville, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have managing food production or commissary operations?
- Do you have hands-on experience performing basic machinery troubleshooting or temporary repairs to maintain operations until a technician arrives?
Work Location: In person
