Top 120 Bakery manager Jobs in Illinois

Traveling Bakery Maintenance Manager
Turano Baking Co. —Chicago, IL
- From $100,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Up to 50% travel
- 5 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Senior Manager Process Improvement
Bimbo Bakeries USA —Chicago, IL
- $105,100 - $147,100 a year
- 6 years
- Up to 50% travel
- Bakery
- Paid time off
- 401(k) matching
11d
Supervisor, Bakery- Production
Aspire Bakeries —Alsip, IL
- $71,000 - $75,000 a year
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Production Supervisor
Bimbo Bakeries USA —Cicero, IL
- $71,300 - $92,700 a year
- Weekends as needed
- English
- Mid-level
- Microsoft Office
- Paid time off
- 401(k) matching
Technical Service Application Manager (Application Scientist) - Bakery, Soups, Sauces & Dressings
Tate & Lyle —Hoffman Estates, IL
- $71,000 - $104,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Sales
- Customer service
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
Maintenance Supervisor
Bimbo Bakeries USA —Chicago, IL
- $88,800 - $115,500 a year
- Weekends as needed
- English
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid time off
- 401(k) matching
Bakery Department Supervisor - Full Time
Whole Foods Market —Schaumburg, IL
- $17.50 - $30.20 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Math
- Store discount
- Paid time off
Bread Production Supervisor
Aya Pastry —Chicago, IL
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Bakery
- Cleaning
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Supervisor, EHSS
Aspire Bakeries —Alsip, IL
- $75,000 - $80,000 a year
- Spanish
- English
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Bakery Department Manager
Heinens Inc —Naperville, IL
- $23 - $28 an hour
- Overtime
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Merchandising
- Commuter assistance
- Health savings account
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Bakery Operations Manager
ECKERTS INC —Belleville, IL
- $55,000 - $65,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
NATIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGER – RETAIL (Bakery / Deli)
Bridor USA, Inc. —Chicago, IL
- $115,000 - $125,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- 5 years
- Travel
- Senior level
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Bakery Operations Manager
Eckert's Country Store & Farms —Belleville, IL
- $55,000 - $65,000 a year
- Online Application
- Merchandising
- Mid-level
- Bakery
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Quality Food Safety Manager
Bimbo Bakeries USA —Mattoon, IL
- $89,900 - $116,900 a year
- Management
- 5 years
- Computer literacy
- On-the-job training
- 401(k) matching
General Manager
Corner Bakery Café —Chicago, IL
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
- Paid training
- Health insurance
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baker lead, Starbucks Reserve Kitchen
Starbucks —Chicago, IL
- $22.81 - $28.97 an hour
- Holidays
- ServSafe
- Basic math
- English
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
Bakery Manager
Brookhaven Marketplace —Mokena, IL
- $20 - $23 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Lead Baker
Khepri Kitchen —Mount Prospect, IL
- $26 - $29 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Supervising experience
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
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Quality Food Safety Supervisor
Bimbo Bakeries USA —Cicero, IL
- $71,300 - $92,700 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- English
- Paid time off
- 401(k) matching
8h
Restaurant Manager
The Cheesecake Factory —Naperville, IL
- $60,000 - $70,000 a year
- Email
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Restaurant management
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Traveling Bakery Maintenance Manager

Turano Baking Co.
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
From $100,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance

Qualifications

Bakery experience
Technical engineering
Project engineering
Food safety management
Food processing plant experience
GMP
Manager experience
Manufacturing facility experience
PLC systems installation and repair
Engineering project budget management
Engineering manager experience
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Food industry
Managing projects
CPIM
Supplier relationship management (SRM)
Industrial plant projects
Manufacturing company experience
Certified Quality Engineer

Full Job Description

Multi-Site Manufacturing Operations
Location: Multi-Site Corporate Manufacturing Role Supporting Facilities Across IL, GA, NV, and FL
Company: Turano Baking Company

Travel to Multiple Bakery Locations | 50–75% Travel | Hands-On Leadership

Turano Baking Company is a family-owned bakery with over 60 years of experience producing high-quality breads and rolls for foodservice, retail, and national customers across the United States.

We are seeking a HANDS-ON, solutions-driven Traveling Bakery Maintenance Manager to lead engineering, capital projects, maintenance strategy, and facility improvements across multiple manufacturing operations.

This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for driving operational reliability, supporting plant performance, and managing major engineering and construction initiatives throughout the organization.

The ideal candidate MUST HAVE bakery engineering experience, practical project leadership skills, and the ability to work effectively across operations, maintenance, sanitation, quality, and executive leadership teams.

Position Overview

This role oversees major engineering and facility projects across the organization, including line installations, equipment upgrades, plant improvements, and infrastructure initiatives.

This role works closely with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, and Executive Leadership to improve operational efficiency, equipment reliability, food safety compliance, and long-term manufacturing capability.

This is a hands-on manufacturing leadership position — not a desk-only engineering role. Candidates must have strong mechanical, electrical and PLC experience.

Key Responsibilities

Engineering & Capital Projects

Lead multi-site engineering and capital improvement projects from planning through implementation
Manage construction, facility upgrades, equipment installations, and production line expansions
Develop project scopes, budgets, timelines, and vendor requirements
Coordinate contractors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure successful project execution
Evaluate manufacturing processes and recommend operational improvements

Manufacturing & Operational Support

Partner with Plant Engineers and Maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability and operational performance
Assist facilities in developing and strengthening preventive maintenance (PM) programs, maintenance procedures, and equipment lifecycle planning
Support the development of breakdown analysis and root cause corrective action programs to reduce downtime and improve operational efficiency
Assist plants in improving maintenance inventory control and critical spare parts management
Support troubleshooting and resolution of major mechanical, electrical, and PLC-related equipment issues
Recommend and implement equipment upgrades and modernization initiatives to improve reliability, safety, efficiency, and production capability
Work with plant leadership to evaluate aging equipment and support both mechanical and electrical improvement projects across facilities
Analyze equipment failures and implement long-term corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives

Food Safety & Compliance

Ensure engineering and maintenance activities comply with GMPs, food safety standards, and company sanitation requirements
Coordinate maintenance activities in food handling areas to minimize operational and product safety risk
Ensure proper communication and cleanup procedures following maintenance or repair work
Support compliance with applicable OSHA, environmental, and regulatory requirements

Leadership & Communication

Present project updates, budgets, and recommendations to Leadership
Work cross-functionally with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Sanitation, and Purchasing teams
Support long-term facility planning and operational growth initiatives
Assist in developing engineering standards and best practices across facilities

Qualifications

5+ years of engineering leadership experience in bakery
Prior experience managing capital projects, plant construction, or equipment installations
Strong mechanical, electrical and PLC skills
Experience working in GMP and food-safe manufacturing environments
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Strong vendor management, budgeting, and project planning skills
Excellent communication and leadership abilities

Work Environment & Travel

Multi-site manufacturing support role
Frequent plant-floor presence in active production environments
Occasional off-hours support may be required during major projects or operational emergencies
Travel between facilities required as business needs dictate

Why Join Turano?

Established 60+ year family-owned company
National manufacturing footprint with continued growth
High-visibility leadership role with direct operational impact
Opportunity to lead major projects and modernization initiatives
Competitive compensation and benefits package including:
Medical, Dental & Vision
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
Life insurance

Compensation commensurate with experience

Important

This role requires strong manufacturing leadership, project execution skills, and the ability to operate effectively in fast-paced production environments. Candidates without relevant experience may not be considered.

Pay: From $100,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

Have you worked for Turano before?
Do you currently have any family members working for Turano?
Were you referred by a Turano employee? If yes, who?

Experience:

Commercial Bakery: 5 years (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

75% (Required)

Work Location: In person

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bakery manager jobs in illinois

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