Bimbo Bakery Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Have you ever enjoyed Arnold®, Brownberry® or Oroweat® bread? A Thomas'® English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee®, Entenmann's® or Marinela® cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA! More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves.

Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide!

Top Reasons to Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA:

• Salary Range: $94,200 - $122,500
• Annual Bonus Eligibility
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Paid Time Off
• 401k & Company Match

Position Summary:

Conducts Research and Product Development activities throughout Bimbo Bakeries USA Companies. Brings key skills and knowledge to the Baking Business in new product ideas/concepts and troubleshooting by hands-on and/or direction. To be able to initiate product and/or processing concepts from idea to final production start-up. Spearhead new technology development and its applications into all baked goods area.

Key Responsibilities:

• To work, both in a "hands-on" environment and/or direct as needed, ideas and concepts into product reality.
• Utilizing practical and technical abilities both of his/her own and /or other team members, make changes, samples, adaptations as required.
• Utilizing services available – laboratory, accounting, packaging, technical services, marketing, engineering, etc. – ensure that product(s) are followed through to channels for final approval for sale.
• To advise and guide, as requested, other R & D team members and other departments throughout Bimbo Bakeries USA, on practical and technical matters as necessary.
• To prepare specifications and process operating guides for product developments and ensure flow of documentation is communicated to those who have a need to know.
• To conduct reviews or write reports/memos on the current status of developments.
• To ensure, continuous communication with all R & D members of Corporate and regional product development teams throughout Bimbo Bakeries USA and other cross-functional groups as needed
• Where product developed is scheduled for test marketing, to accept responsibility for such production on a regular basis.
• To maintain a daily log of outlining project status and activities in such detail that others may continue the test.
• To lead in special projects concerning products, processes, equipment, and facility concepts and design.
• Where approved, to travel to all Bimbo Bakeries USA technical facilities and Copackers to independently and effectively accomplish R & D objectives and interface professionally with representatives of the same.
• To carry out the above responsibilities and any other that may arise from time to time at the request of his/her Section Manager or Director of Product Development.

Leadership Competencies:

Education and Work History:

Experience Required:

• 5-7 Years Experience in food and/or bakery technology; plant experience – should have extensive knowledge within several categories including:
• BA or MA (preferable Food or Bakery Technology or related Scientific Degree), AIB or equivalent bakery training – working knowledge of bakery or food engineering will be an advantage.
• A Wide Variety of Pan Breads, Artisan Breads, Organic Breads, English Muffins.
• A Wide Variety of Flat Breads, Bagels, Soft Cake, Pastry, Fermented Sweet Doughs/Danish, Pies, Donuts, and Cookies, Buns & Rolls – as well as knowledge of Food Service, freeze/thaw, chilled, frozen and institutional.

The physical and mental demands described in each job posting are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of each job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of each job. Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law. It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.