A prominent bakery specializing in natural and organic products is seeking an experienced and meticulous Industrial Kitchen Manager to oversee a production team. This direct-hire opportunity is for a results-driven professional with a background in high-volume food production and a commitment to quality. The position offers a fast-paced environment where expertise in both operational oversight and team leadership is highly valued. This role requires a dedicated professional to manage the full cycle of the production process. The manager is responsible for directly overseeing and executing recipes, meticulously following scaling and mixing instructions. A key function is team leadership, which involves delegating tasks, organizing production lines, and coordinating with packing supervisors to ensure a smooth daily workflow. The position also entails performing pre-operational inspections, conducting quality control checks on the final product (including taste, smell, color, texture, and weight), and managing the inventory of ingredients. The manager ensures that all team members follow safety rules and company guidelines and coordinates with mechanics to set up equipment for the next day's production. Qualifications: A minimum of two years of experience in a similar leadership or supervisory role is required. Baking/kitchen experience and adherence to recipes is required. Meticulous attention to detail and an aptitude for problem-solving. Highly organized and skilled in time management. Capable of working with both mechanical and computerized equipment. Able to lift up to 55 pounds and push or pull heavy equipment. Experience in a fast-paced environment and ability to follow orders and multitask is essential. Benefits: The position offers a chance to be part of an employee-centric atmosphere with competitive pay and opportunities for career advancement. The company is committed to building a reliable team that wants to grow.salary: $50,000 - $75,000 per yearshift: Firstwork hours: 6 AM - 4 PMeducation: No Degree RequiredResponsibilities Production and Recipe Execution: Directly oversees and executes recipes, meticulously following scaling and mixing instructions to ensure precise ingredient measurements for each item produced. Team Leadership and Coordination: Acts as a team leader, delegating tasks and organizing production lines according to the scheduled plan. Coordinates with packing supervisors and other departments to ensure a smooth daily production flow. Quality Control and Compliance: Performs pre-operational inspections and conducts product quality control checks on the final product (including taste, smell, color, texture, and weight) to ensure compliance with high-quality standards. Inventory and Equipment Management: Manages and inspects all ingredients to confirm they match the recipe and notifies management when supplies or ingredients are running low. Coordinates with the mechanic to set up equipment for the next day’s production. Safety: Ensures that all team members follow safety rules and company guidelines. The essential functions of this role include:working in a smoke free environmentmanual lifting up to 50lbsstanding for 8 hours at one timeSkillsStock ManagementMaterials ManagementWeighing IngredientsOperating Kitchen EquipmentBakingFollowing RecipesLeadershipFood ProductionIndustrial KitchenQualificationsYears of experience: 2 yearsExperience level: ExperiencedRandstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days.