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Job Id:
558
# of Openings:
1
Commissary Production Manager
Fuel the Mission at Haymarket!
At Haymarket, we celebrate the best that local and global culinary artisans have to offer. From our soil straight to our shelves, we elevate daily mealtimes with freshly harvested produce, artisan pastries & breads, pasture-raised meats, and gourmet prepared foods.
Behind every great meal is a powerful engine—our Haymarket Commissary. We are looking for a Commissary Production Manager to be the operational mastermind of our production hub. If you are a disciplined leader who loves creating order, finding precise solutions, and driving high-quality execution, this role is for you!
The Impact You’ll Make
Reporting directly to the Director of Operations, you will lead our production teams to achieve key business goals:
- Flawless Production: Build accurate plans aligned with retail, cafe, wholesale, and catering demand to ensure on-time fulfillment with minimal waste.
- Gold-Standard Safety: Maintain facility compliance with internal quality standards and FDA Food Code regulations.
- Streamlined Operations: Keep production teams operating with high clarity, accountability, and smooth cross-functional engagement.
Core Responsibilities
- Scheduling & Tech: Coordinate production for Savory, Beverage, Packaging, and Bakeshop teams, and manage orders using inFlow Inventory.
- Team Leadership: Coach department managers, support staff scheduling, and foster a culture of accountability.
- Financial & Quality Control: Control labor and food costs to reduce waste, run weekly health inspections, and maintain strict SOP and HACCP records.
- Vendor Relations: Oversee ordering and inventory replenishment across top-tier platforms.
- Sync the Logistics: Align kitchen production timelines with catering schedules, retail demand, and delivery capacities.
Who You Are
This role requires a focused, disciplined professional who takes pride in factual, thorough decision-making. You will thrive here if you possess the following characteristics:
This role requires a focused, disciplined professional who takes pride in factual, thorough decision-making. You will thrive here if you possess the following characteristics:
- Data-Driven: You rely on factual information, consistent methods, and disciplined problem-solving.
- Focused Operator: You prioritize quality over speed, practice tight delegation, and communicate with confident, factual clarity.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Background: Minimum 5 years in high-volume food production and 3+ years in a supervisory role.
- Education: High school diploma required (Bachelor's degree preferred, or 5+ years of equivalent multi-department management experience).
- Certifications & Tools: ServSafe Food Manager Certification required (or ability to acquire within 30 days), HACCP preferred. Strong working knowledge of inventory management systems, preferably inFlow Inventory.
- Physical & Travel: Ability to stand/walk for long periods, lift up to 50 lbs, work in varying temperatures, and maintain a valid driver's license for commuting needs.
Benefits
- Our comprehensive and competitive benefits package includes 401(k) retirement plan, health insurance options (traditional or HSA), dental and vision coverage, life insurance, Employee Assistance Program, paid time off, and employee discounts.
Learn more about Haymarket by visiting our website or following us on social media!
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Haymarket is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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