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Inspire Brands International Manufacturing Operations Manager, Dunkin' - EMEAI in London, United Kingdom
Regionally based role with primary purpose to support and enable the effective development of bakery supply solutions for all brands with a focus on assuring effective Dunkin’ franchised donut manufacturing in assigned International Markets.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Dunkin’ manufacturing standards communication, coaching, and compliance performance management:
Communicate donut manufacturing standards and processes, operational procedures, brand standards and training materials.
Maintain systems and processes for capturing and monitoring key production food safety, quality, productivity, and cost KPIs.
Conduct operations and food safety assessments.
Communicate performance and key improvement to internal stakeholders and Franchisees.
Support donut category product innovation in conjunction with field marketing teams.
Prioritize and align focused improvements with Franchisees and field teams.
Local Bakery Supply Chain Development
Local supplier capability assessment
Proprietary bread carrier manufacturing capability development
Local Bakery supplier product development and production approval.
Supporting regional supply chain, QA, Commercialization and Licensees with bakery manufacturing trouble shooting and solutioning.
Regional New Dunkin’ manufacturing location implementation:
Develop and align new location implementation project plans with Franchisees.
Consult with Franchisees on site layout, equipment, and construction in line with Brand standards and requirements.
Monitor and communicate new location project implementation progress with field teams, supply chain, QA and development teams.
Train new CML operatives to brand standards and requirements.
Support new location start-up.
Qualify new location in conjunction with supply chain QA.
Regional Dunkin Ingredient and equipment optimization and approval:
New supplier/equipment discovery and capability assessment
Supplier capability development,
Supplier qualification
Product/equipment approval
Supply troubleshooting and solutioning
Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Certification as Master/Certified Baker Recognized Bakery Accreditation Body (ME. UK of EU)
Preferred Degree in Bakery/Food Science, Food Business or Food Engineering.
Preferred 3-5 + years bakery manufacturing or bakery management in Middle East and/or Europe.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS or ABILITIES
Knowledge of applied bakery science and technology.
Knowledge of bakery product innovation and bakery decoration.
Knowledge of small to large scale bakery manufacturing methodologies and processes.
Knowledge of principles and experience with manufacturing cost accounting.
Knowledge of bakery best practice and application of continuous improvement methodologies.
Bakery quality and defect troubleshooting.
Requires capable and persuasive communications skills to drive change through influence and consultation.
Manufacturing process and cost analytics.
Manufacturing best practice and continuous improvement.
Prioritization of time and resources.
Production Management.
Project management.
Global Mindset.
Capable communicator from shop floor to executive levels.
Strong collaborator able to work within large complex matrix organizations and across cultures.
Analytical thinker, ready and able to question the status quo from a position of reason and credibility.
Able to determine and align priorities and work under own initiative.
Able to quickly establish productive relationships.
Problem solver.
From chefs who create exciting new flavors to crew members who know exactly how you want your drink – we strive to keep our guests at their best here at Dunkin’. That’s what American runs on. Come run with us!
Inspire Brands is a multi-brand restaurant company whose portfolio includes more than 32,000 Arby’s, Baskin-Robbins, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin’, Jimmy John’s, and SONIC restaurants worldwide.
We’re made up of some of the world’s most iconic restaurant brands, but we’re much more than just a restaurant company. We’re a team of hundreds of thousands who individually and collectively are changing the way people eat, drink, and gather around the table. We know that food is much more than a staple—it’s an experience. At Inspire, that’s our purpose: to ignite and nourish flavorful experiences.
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