Supply Chain Manager

About our company:

Bakerly, a happy family-owned company, is proud to be home to one of the fastest-growing brands in the US food industry! We are a baked goods manufacturer that emphasizes delicious, premium, and authentic recipes using only the very best ingredients. Our offices located in Miami, FL, Easton, PA, and San Antonio, TX, will make you feel right at home. Please visit our website to learn more about our delicious French crêpes, golden chocolate croissants, fluffy pancakes, and our large range of outstanding French brioches.

Scope/Purpose of the Position

The Plant Supply Chain Manager is responsible for directing all supply chain activities at Bakerly’s main production facility. This includes leadership over warehousing, inventory control, transportation, production scheduling, and procurement of ingredients and packaging materials. This role ensures reliable material availability, efficient warehouse operations, strong inventory integrity, optimized production schedules, and effective coordination with corporate supply chain, production, quality, R&D, maintenance, and finance. The Plant Supply Chain Manager leads both strategic and daily operational execution, driving performance, capability building, and continuous improvement across the site’s end-to-end supply chain. This role has dual reporting to the Supply Chain Vice President (functional leadership) and the Plant Manager (site operational leadership), reflecting the position’s responsibility for both strategic supply chain direction and day-to-day plant execution.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions

Leadership & Organizational Management

o Lead and develop the plant Supply Chain organization, including Supply Planning, Procurement, Warehousing, Inventory Control, Transportation, and E-Commerce fulfillment operations.

o Ensure all plant Supply Chain processes, reporting routines, and KPIs are aligned with frameworks and expectations established by the Supply Chain Department.

o Set clear expectations, KPIs, and performance targets that ladder up to Supply Chain department metrics and governance.

o Build capability, train supervisors and coordinators, and develop future leadership bench strength.

o Foster a culture of safety, accuracy, urgency, and continuous improvement across all supply chain functions.

Supply Planning 

o Oversee the creation, validation, and optimization of the production schedule in alignment with planning processes, demand signals, and production management requirements 

o Collaborate with Production, QA, and Maintenance to manage changeovers, downtime, trials, and material needs

o Maintain ERP and APS data integrity according to Supply Planning & company standards

o Manage plant-level procurement activities to ensure timely availability of raw materials and packaging.

o Execute purchasing activities in accordance with corporate procurement policies, approved suppliers, and sourcing strategies.

o Monitor supplier performance, lead times, and service levels; escalate structural issues through the Supply Chain Department.

o Maintain inventory targets and reorder strategies that comply with corporate planning and inventory policies.

o Support continuous improvement in planning accuracy, production flow, and schedule adherence

Warehousing, Inventory Control & Logistics 

o Oversee warehousing and logistics execution while ensuring that operational processes adhere to supply chain department standards and best practices.

o Guarantee accurate and timely material flow to production lines and consistent execution of processes defined by corporate logistics governance.

o Oversee inventory control functions—cycle counts, variance investigations, adjustments—ensuring compliance with corporate inventory accuracy standards.

o Ensure FEFO compliance, lot traceability, QA hold management, and freezer accuracy in alignment with food safety and corporate traceability protocols.

o Oversee outbound shipments, 3PL performance, transportation scheduling, and order execution to meet corporate service-level expectations.

o Drive continuous improvement in warehouse KPIs (dock-to-stock, accuracy, labor productivity, space utilization) using methodologies, dashboards, and targets defined with the Supply Chain Department

o Maintain warehouse and logistics compliance with safety, food safety, regulatory, and audit requirements in accordance with Plant Management

Cross-Functional Alignment 

o Partner with Production to ensure schedule adherence, line readiness, and strong coordination between material planning and operational execution.

o Align with QA on material quality, holds/releases, traceability, and compliance issues.

o Support R&D with trials, phase-ins/outs, and product changes, ensuring supply readiness within corporate processes.

o Collaborate with Finance on inventory valuation, variance reporting, audits, and month-end close, ensuring alignment with corporate supply chain financial controls.

o Work with IT and corporate supply chain systems teams to enhance ERP/WMS utilization and data governance.

Compliance

Ensure adherence to OSHA, FSMA, FDA, SQF, Non-GE, GMP, and all internal safety and quality regulations. • Enforce proper handling, storage, documentation, and sanitation practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred
• 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in supply chain operations within a manufacturing environment
• Proven experience managing multi-layer teams (supervisors, coordinators, planners, buyers, warehouse leads, material handlers), ideally in a 24/7 or high-volume production setting
• Demonstrated ability to build, structure, and develop teams, including hiring, coaching, performance management, and succession planning for frontline leadership and professional staff
• Strong background in warehouse and freezer operations, inventory management, transportation, and material flow within high-velocity production environments
• Hands-on operator with strong floor presence and the ability to balance strategic leadership with daily operational oversight
• Proficiency with ERP, APS, and WMS systems; experience managing parameter governance and system-driven processes across teams
• Excellent problem-solving, prioritization, and decision-making skills in high-urgency, fast-paced environments
• Strong communication, influencing, and cross-functional leadership capabilities, with the ability to lead through others and align diverse stakeholders
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and disciplined in process execution, operational rigor, and follow-through
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining high standards for accuracy, safety, service, and team performance

Reporting: Plant Manager (operational reporting); Supply Chain VP (functional reporting)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or climb (including stairs/ladders). 
• Ability to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. • Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. 
• Physical dexterity necessary to handle supplies, machine parts, and tools. 
• Vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 
• Ability to operate or learn to operate material-handling equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks. 
• Ability to work in dry, refrigerated, and cold-temperature environments. 
• Ability to perform repetitive motions (lifting, bending, pulling, pushing). 
• Ability to respond quickly to operational needs requiring physical movement.

Work Environment

• The role is based on the production floor, which may include exposure to varying temperatures, humidity, and noise levels. 
• Work involves standing for extended periods and frequent movement, including walking and bending. 
• Employees may handle or be in proximity to food ingredients, including allergens (e.g., wheat, dairy). 
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required at all times, including hairnets, beard nets (if applicable), gloves, and safety shoes. 
• The environment requires adherence to strict sanitation and safety standards. 
• Work may include entering refrigerated or cold-storage environments. Frequent interaction with forklifts and other active warehouse traffic. 
• Must be able to safely navigate production and warehouse areas during operational activities. 
• Occasional extended or off-shift hours may be required to support production or inventory needs.

Location: Easton, PA

Job Type: Full Time

FLSA: Salary-Exempt

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus incentives
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance packages
• Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Additional supplemental insurance options (life, critical, accident, STD)
• Free stress-management counseling and discounts on health and fitness products
• Generous PTO policy and 401(k) plan with 3% employer match
• 9 paid company holidays
• 40% discount on all company products

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, free from discrimination. Our recruitment process is based solely on qualifications and skills, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding non-discrimination in employment.