Food Science Jobs at Bimbo Bakeries USA
Looking to advance your career in Food Science Jobs with a global food leader? Bimbo Bakeries USA is hiring a Baking Technology Manager in Chicago, offering a high-impact role within one of the most recognized names in food manufacturing. This opportunity is ideal for professionals seeking Life Science Jobs in the USA market and for life science students transitioning into leadership roles.
About Bimbo Bakeries USA
Bimbo Bakeries USA is the largest baking company in the world and a leader in innovation, quality, and sustainability. Through Bimbo Bakeries Careers, professionals can build meaningful Life Science Jobs while contributing to iconic food brands enjoyed worldwide. The company is committed to diversity, employee development, and long-term career growth across the Jobs In USA landscape.
Food Science Job Details
- Job Title: Baking Technology Manager
- Company: Bimbo Bakeries USA
- Location: Chicago, IL
- Work Arrangement: Remote (ability to be based remotely)
- Travel Requirement: 70–80% (domestic & international)
- Employment Type: Full Time
Position Summary
The Baking Technology Manager provides technical leadership and baking expertise across assigned regions, supporting both Bimbo Bakeries USA (BBU) and Co-Pack Sweet Baked Goods operations. This role leads product implementation, process optimization, safety initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts with a strong focus on product quality, consistency, safety, and sustainability.
The position also includes people leadership, mentoring direct reports, and cross-functional collaboration with Operations, R&D, Engineering, Marketing, Finance, and Procurement.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide regional leadership in ingredient technology, formula optimization, baking processes, and continuous improvement
- Manage and develop direct reports, including coaching in ingredient functionality, product performance, and manufacturing processes
- Prioritize projects, resources, and workloads to ensure timely and high-quality execution
- Troubleshoot bakery issues and support corrective action implementation
- Support R&D, Engineering, Marketing, and Operations trials for new formulas, ingredients, equipment, and technologies
- Lead product scale-up, commercialization, reformulations, and cost savings initiatives
- Coordinate qualification kick-offs, test bakes, and launch execution with Operations teams
- Monitor post-launch product quality and adjust formulas or processes as required
- Address product quality concerns, consumer complaints, waste reduction, and sustainability initiatives using statistical and CI tools
- Serve as key technical resource for process and equipment modifications
- Train bakery associates using data logger technology and process analytics
- Conduct formula audits and collaborate with R&D on corrective actions
- Maintain and publish updated product code books
- Drive productivity initiatives in collaboration with Finance, Procurement, Engineering, and Operations
- Document weekly travel results and communicate follow-ups to Operations leadership
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Behavioral Competencies For a Food Science Job
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Exceptional attention to detail in reporting, data analysis, and process evaluation
- Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams
- Strong sense of urgency and professionalism
- Root cause problem-solving using statistical analysis
- Innovative and “out-of-the-box” thinking
Leadership Competencies
- Adapts approach to changing business needs and environments
- Motivates teams to achieve organizational goals
- Holds self and others accountable to commitments
- Analyzes complex and sometimes conflicting data to drive effective decisions
Education & Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, or a related field (Equivalent education, training, and experience may be considered)
- Minimum 5 years of experience in each of the following:
- Baking process technology evaluation and troubleshooting
- Root cause and statistical analysis for continuous improvement
- Presenting technical reports and data analysis to Operations, R&D, or Engineering leadership
Additional Information about Food Science Job
- Extensive travel (70–80%), including occasional weekends
- Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities
Why Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA?
- Salary Range: $115,300 – $161,400
- Annual Bonus Eligibility
- Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) with Company Match
