Fresh Baguette is a fast-growing, artisanal bakery known for its high-quality standards and modern atmosphere. The company was founded in Bethesda, MD in 2013, to bring fresh, made-from-scratch organic breads, pastries, sweets, and croissant items inspired by bakeries in France to the DMV area. We have expanded to eight retail locations, two production bakeries, and a thriving wholesale business. We serve coffee shops, restaurants, hotels, and grocery stores with fresh products every day, 365 days a year.
Our mission is to offer our customers unique moments of indulgence that are delicious to every sense. We are passionate about quality and take great pride in everything we do. This value is evident in everything we do, from the smell of scratch-made artisanal croissants and organic bread baking fresh throughout the day to the beauty of hand-crafted pastries, delicious coffee, and savory creations delivered in a warm and inviting atmosphere.

JOB SUMMARY:

Fresh Baguette is seeking a Packaging Operations Manager to lead and optimize our packaging processes for fresh and frozen baked goods. This is a fully hands-on role, leading operations directly on the production floor and in the warehouse—working alongside your team rather than from behind a desk. This role focuses on enhancing efficiency, integrating the latest packaging technologies, and ensuring product freshness during distribution. The ideal candidate is a process-driven expert with a strong understanding of packaging automation, material selection, and operational efficiency in a food production environment. This role based at our Germantown Production Center and Warehouse: 19548 Amaranth Drive Germantown, MD 20874.

• This role is hands-on and does not have hybrid or remote work opportunities.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Reliable transportation to work.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.
• Proficiency in English.
• Proficiency in French is helpful.
• Physical endurance to stand for 10 hours and lift 75lbs+.
• Ability to work with computers and technology efficiently.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze, improve, and standardize packaging workflows to maximize efficiency and minimize waste.
• Research and implement state-of-the-art packaging equipment and automation technologies to streamline operations.
• Ensure all packaging meets food safety, quality, and freshness standards, maintaining optimal shelf life.
• Collaborate with the baking, logistics, and quality teams to ensure seamless packaging and distribution.
• Monitor and manage packaging costs, materials, and supplier relationships to optimize expenses.
• Develop and oversee packaging KPIs (e.g., speed, accuracy, defect rates, waste reduction).
• Train and supervise packaging team members to ensure best practices are followed.
• Stay updated on industry trends, sustainability initiatives, and regulatory requirements to keep Fresh Baguette at the forefront of packaging innovation.

Fresh Baguette is seeking a Packaging Operations Manager to lead and optimize our packaging processes for fresh and frozen baked goods. This is a fully hands-on role, leading operations directly on the production floor and in the warehouse—working alongside your team rather than from behind a desk. This role focuses on enhancing efficiency, integrating the latest packaging technologies, and ensuring product freshness during distribution. The ideal candidate is a process-driven expert with a strong understanding of packaging automation, material selection, and operational efficiency in a food production environment. This role based at our Germantown Production Center and Warehouse: 19548 Amaranth Drive Germantown, MD 20874.

• This role is hands-on and does not have hybrid or remote work opportunities