Baking R&D Manager | Buitoni USA

BASIC FUNCTIONS|

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Baking & Product Development Manager to join our fast-growing team in Lawrence, MA. This on-site role is ideal for a baker with a strong background in recipe development, production scheduling, and overseeing high-quality manufacturing of baked goods. The successful candidate will have deep knowledge of dough hydration, artisan breads, calzones, and pizza, and will play a key role in managing daily operations and creating innovative products. Compensation is highly competitive, with significant opportunities for growth within the company.

MANAGEMENT SCOPE |

Management Responsibility

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES |

• Manage and develop recipes for a variety of baked goods, including artisan breads, calzones, pizza, and more.
• Create new products to meet market demand, ensuring they meet quality, taste, and texture standards.
• Collaborate with the product development team to fine-tune recipes and improve existing products.

• Oversee daily production schedules to ensure efficient, quality-driven baking operations.
• Manage production workflows to maintain consistency, reduce waste, and maximize output.
• Review inventories for necessary ingredients and materials to ensure smooth production flow.

• Monitor and manage quality production runs, ensuring that all baked items meet company standards for taste, texture, and appearance.
• Troubleshoot production issues as they arise and ensure product quality is maintained throughout all stages of production.

• Lead and motivate a team of bakers and production staff to maintain high-quality standards and production efficiency.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, creativity, and excellence in baking practices.

• Utilize Microsoft Office Suite to track production data, inventory levels, and schedule progress.
• Support the management of raw material inventories and coordinate supply orders to avoid production disruptions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven experience in baking, with a solid understanding of dough hydration, artisan bread production, calzones, pizza, and other baked goods.
• Experience in manufacturing or large-scale production of baked items is a strong plus.
• Prior experience in a leadership or supervisory role is preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
• Knowledge of quality control processes and food safety regulations.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Passionate about baking with a strong creative mindset.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Motivated to drive product innovation and continuously improve processes.
• On site position, M-F, 8:00-5:00, located in Lawrence, MA.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This role will require time on the manufacturing floor. This would require the ability to lift, bend or stand as necessary.