Director of Production Facilities

Coborn's, Inc. is looking for a Director of Production Facilities to lead our centralized bakery and commissary operations.

As an employee-owned company, we take pride in the work we do and the impact we have on our guests, our stores, and the communities we serve. In this role, you'll provide both strategic and hands-on leadership, helping ensure high-quality products, strong food safety standards, and efficient production that supports our operations across all locations.

• Lead the strategy, direction, and day-to-day execution of centralized production operations, aligning decisions with company goals and long-term growth
• Bring an employee-owner mindset to the role, taking pride in outcomes and treating the business like it's your own
• Oversee bakery and commissary operations to ensure consistent quality, efficiency, and dependable service to stores
• Drive continuous improvement across processes, labor planning, and production systems, always looking for better, more efficient ways to operate
• Ensure all food safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards are not only met but upheld as a shared team commitment
• Own financial performance, including budget, P&L, and key metrics, with a focus on smart decision-making and sustainable results
• Use data and insights to identify opportunities, solve challenges, and guide operational decisions
• Partner closely with Merchandising, Operations, Supply Chain, and Store teams to support strong execution and a remarkable guest experience
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing leadership team, building trust, accountability, and future leaders
• Foster a culture where team members feel ownership in their work, support one another, and contribute to shared success as employee-owners

Our remarkable employees are at the heart of everything we do. At Coborn's, we're committed to creating a supportive and rewarding workplace-one that offers a vibrant, team-oriented environment, ongoing career growth, and meaningful benefits. As an employee-owned company, we believe in investing in our people and their futures.

We're proud to offer a variety of benefits to both our full-time and part-time employees, including:

• Medical Insurance with Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan options - we also match up to 20% of the first 5% contributed
• Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) - yes, we're employee-owned! Our team members benefit from the success of the company through this company-sponsored benefit!
• Education benefits, including tuition discounts and scholarship programs
• 10% employee discount on grocery items, with additional franchise-specific discounts available at company-owned Ace Hardware, Caribou Coffee, Erbert and Gerbert's, and Pet Supplies Plus locations.
• Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation)
• Paid Military Leave
• Employee recognition programs with monetary rewards, including in-store vouchers, years of service, and employee of the month
• Employee Health & Wellness Programs, Challenges and Resources - to assist our team members in living a life of wellbeing!
• Get Paid Daily with DailyPay - for employees who would like access to their pay before payday, we offer this great benefit!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - unlimited phone access to legal, financial, and work-life services and up to five free in-person counseling sessions, per situation/issue, per year
• Access to a national discount marketplace for travel, electronics, auto/home insurance, entertainment and more!
• Tools, resources, and opportunities for career growth and development

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Food Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 8+ years of leadership experience in food production, bakery, or commissary environments
• Experience leading large teams and complex operations with P&L responsibility

• HACCP, PCQI, ServSafe Manager, SQF/BRC
• Lean or Six Sigma

We believe that building a team of people with different backgrounds, beliefs, experiences and perspectives inspires fresh thinking and opens us up to new possibilities. We are an EEO/AA Employer - All qualified individuals, including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Are you friendly, dependable, and passionate about working with people? At Coborn's, Inc., we love serving our guests, supporting our communities, and helping our team members grow their careers. If you're looking for a place where you can build a future while making a positive impact every day, we'd love to talk to you about joining our team!

Coborn's, Inc. is a fast-growing, employee-owned grocery retailer proudly serving communities across the Midwest. Our family of grocery stores includes Coborn's, Cash Wise Foods, Marketplace Foods, Hornbacher's, Tadych's Marketplace Foods, Sullivan's Foods, and Kessler's. We offer our guests an elevated shopping experience-both in-store and online-focused on freshness, value, and convenience. Guided by our company vision to inspire happiness, healthy living, and simplicity, this principle has fueled our growth for more than 100 years and is at the heart of everything we do.

Coborn's, Inc. also owns and operates liquor stores under the Coborn's Liquor, Cash Wise Liquor, Andy's Liquor, and Captain Jack's brands. In addition, we operate fuel kiosks and convenience store locations under the Little Dukes and Coborn's Express names. Many of our grocery stores also feature full-service pharmacies to support the health and wellness of our guests. We manage a variety of other retail businesses in markets where the fit is right, including Ace Hardware, Country Floral Gifts & Greenhouse, Caribou Coffee, Dunn Brothers Coffee, Erbert and Gerbert's, Godfather's Pizza, and Pet Supplies Plus. To support our diverse retail operations, we operate our own central bakery, fresh foods commissary, and grocery warehouse and distribution center.