Production Manager in Chandler, Arizona at The Doughnut Peddler

Location: Chandler, AZ
Schedule: Full-Time | Shift Starts at 1:00 AM
Hours: Minimum 40 hours per week
Reports To: General Manager

At TDP Bakery, we bring fresh, never-frozen bakery products to thousands of locations every night. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a hands-on Production Manager to lead our overnight production team and help deliver the quality, safety, and efficiency our customers expect.

If you're an energetic leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys developing teams, solving problems, and driving results, we'd love to meet you.

• Lead and support daily bakery production operations
• Ensure production, quality, safety, and labor goals are achieved
• Coach, develop, and motivate production team members and leads
• Manage staffing, workflow, and shift priorities to meet production schedules
• Monitor product quality and compliance with GMP, food safety, and sanitation standards
• Identify and resolve production, staffing, quality, and equipment issues
• Partner with Quality, Maintenance, Sanitation, and other departments to minimize downtime and improve performance
• Maintain accurate production, labor, and operational records
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that increase productivity, reduce waste, and strengthen safety performance
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence

• High school diploma or GED
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Teams

• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, food production, or bakery operations
• Previous lead, trainer, or supervisory experience
• Experience with production reporting, labor tracking, inventory control, or downtime management
• Knowledge of GMPs, food safety, sanitation, and workplace safety standards
• Experience in high-volume food manufacturing environments

• FSMA or PCQI certification
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience
• Experience with ERP or production management systems
• Exposure to FDA, USDA, SQF, AIB, or customer audit requirements

• Full-time position with a minimum of 40 hours per week
• Shift begins at 1:00 AM
• Availability for occasional extended shifts, weekends, and overtime as business needs require

• Stable and growing company
• Fast-paced, team-oriented culture
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on operations and team success
• Growth potential within an expanding organization

Ready to lead a team that delivers fresh bakery products every night? Apply today.

TDP Bakery is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.