Panera Bread

Lead with purpose. Grow with support. At Panera, our leaders are celebrated for bringing out the best in their teams. Enjoy great perks , a welcoming culture, and the opportunity to make a real impact-every day. Get ready to rise and come join the fun where you will be a part of making the familiar fantastic! Because at Panera, the best thing of bread is sharing it! What's In It for You? Competitive pay & eligible for quarterly bonuses Free on-shift meals & unlimited fountain beverages Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pet insurance & 401(k) with match available Career advancement & leadership development opportunities Tuition discounts Perks & rewards for team members Team member assistance program And much, much more! As an Assistant General Manager, you'll lead an amazing team and a beloved neighborhood bakery-cafe to sweet success! You'll inspire and celebrate your team, partner with your General Manager in overseeing operations, delight guests every day, and grow the business- while taking ownership on hiring, training, and development at your location. As Assistant General Manager Panera, Your Role Includes: Support your General Manager by making key decisions and problem solving. Plan and manage staffing needs, shift scheduling, people development, career development, and succession planning. Support the hiring, on-boarding, and training of new team members while motivating energizing, engaging, inspiring, and celebrating the entire team. Assist with managing team performance to ensure the bakery-cafe's goals, operational and quality standards, and extraordinary guest service expectations are met. Partner with the General Manager to create subject matter experts within your bakery-cafe by developing managers on people's processes and Panera's Guiding Values & Behaviors. Work as a team to ensure every guest is delighted by the quality of our food, service, and our team. Build engaging relationships that lead to long-term, loyal guests as part of the bakery-cafe's management team. Follow operational procedures designed to ensure your bakery-cafe successfully executes all company strategies and initiatives. Ensure team members follow company policies and procedures and comply with all federal, state and local regulations. Maintain a healthy and safe workplace for your team that meets Panera's health, food, safety, and company culture standards. Assist your General Manager in maintaining the bakery-cafe's overall costs and inventory. Help build our Culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust. This Opportunity Is for You If: Minimum age: 18 years of age. 1+ years of restaurant management experience preferred. ServSafe certification (or ability to achieve). Proven ability to drive positive results through strong business acumen required . Proven availability to run great shifts while directing, motivating, coaching and developing others in a fast-paced environment. This role requires flexible hours including nights and weekends in a faced-paced environment with shifting priorities. Any job offer for this position is conditional upon the results of a background check. While performing this job, the Assistant General Manager role is regularly required to: Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects 50 pounds. Capability to stand and walk for up to 6 hours. Must be able to clearly communicate and quickly understand guests and associates' directions in a loud environment. Be an ambassador of our Guiding Values and Behaviors by making people smile, learning and growing together, finding solutions and taking initiative, working (and winning) as a team, having fun and celebrating success, and seeing the best in others! Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Vetera ns Additional Description :

Lead with purpose. Grow with support. At Panera, our leaders are celebrated for bringing out the best in their teams. Enjoy great perks, a welcoming culture, and the opportunity to make a real impact-every day. Get ready to rise and come join the fun where you will be a part of making the familiar fantastic! Because at Panera, the best thing of bread is sharing it! What's In It for You? Competitive pay & eligible for quarterly bonuses Free on-shift meals & unlimited fountain beverages Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pet insurance & 401(k) with match available Career advancement & leadership development opportunities Tuition discounts Perks & rewards for team members Team member assistance program And much, much more! As an Assistant General Manager, you'll lead an amazing team and a beloved neighborhood bakery-cafe to sweet success! You'll inspire and celebrate your team, partner with your General Manager in overseeing operations, delight guests every day, and grow the business- while taking ownership on hiring, training, and development at your location. As Assistant General Manager Panera, Your Role Includes: Support your General Manager by making key decisions and problem solving. Plan and manage staffing needs, shift scheduling, people development, career development, and succession planning. Support the hiring, on-boarding, and training of new team members while motivating energizing, engaging, inspiring, and celebrating the entire team. Assist with managing team performance to ensure the bakery-cafe's goals, operational and quality standards, and extraordinary guest service expectations are met. Partner with the General Manager to create subject matter experts within your bakery-cafe by developing managers on people's processes and Panera's Guiding Values & Behaviors. Work as a team to ensure every guest is delighted by the quality of our food, service, and our team. Build engaging relationships that lead to long-term, loyal guests as part of the bakery-cafe's management team. Follow operational procedures designed to ensure your bakery-cafe successfully executes all company strategies and initiatives. Ensure team members follow company policies and procedures and comply with all federal, state and local regulations. Maintain a healthy and safe workplace for your team that meets Panera's health, food, safety, and company culture standards. Assist your General Manager in maintaining the bakery-cafe's overall costs and inventory. Help build our Culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust. This Opportunity Is for You If: Minimum age: 18 years of age. 1+ years of restaurant management experience preferred. ServSafe certification (or ability to achieve). Proven ability to drive positive results through strong business acumen required. Proven availability to run great shifts while directing, motivating, coaching and developing others in a fast-paced environment. This role requires flexible hours including nights and weekends in a faced-paced environment with shifting priorities. Any job offer for this position is conditional upon the results of a background check. While performing this job, the Assistant General Manager role is regularly required to: Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects 50 pounds. Capability to stand and walk for up to 6 hours. Must be able to clearly communicate and quickly understand guests and associates' directions in a loud environment. Be an ambassador of our Guiding Values and Behaviors by making people smile, learning and growing together, finding solutions and taking initiative, working (and winning) as a team, having fun and celebrating success, and seeing the best in others! Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans Additional Description :

At Panera, our people come first. If you're looking for a place where you can grow, feel supported, be yourself, enjoy great perks, and have a little fun along the way-you're in the right spot. We're here to help you succeed every day, in every way. Get ready to rise and come join the fun where you will be a part of making the familiar fantastic! Because at Panera, the best thing of bread is sharing it! What's In It for You? Competitive pay & eligible for team tips Free on-shift meals & unlimited fountain beverages Flexible & reliable scheduling Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays for full-time team members Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pet insurance & 401(k) with match available Career advancement & leadership development opportunities Tuition discounts Perks & rewards for team members Team member assistance program And much, much more! As a Catering Lead at Panera, you play a crucial role in our catering operations. You help guests plan and choose delicious, familiar and fantastic Panera dishes for their events, respond to their inquiries and requirements, and guarantee hassle-free hosting with craveable food delivered promptly and accurately. As a Catering Lead at Panera, Your Role Includes: Manage and produce catering orders for our guests. Create memorable experiences with warm, friendly service, effective communication, and proactive follow-ups to ensure every guest leaves satisfied. Assist with delivering orders to guests' events. Strictly adhere to health and food safety standards. Maintain Panera's exceptional standards for craveable food quality. Build excitement and interest in Panera's products and services. Marketing Panera Catering to local area businesses, schools and events. Assist and support your Managers and Team Members as needed. Help build our Culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust. This Opportunity Is for You If: Minimum age: 18 years of age. Complete basic food safety understanding and practice training. (Food Handler's Card, as required by law). Enjoy people and have effective communication skills. A self-starter who can meet goals with limited supervision. Excellent organizational and time-management skills. Must have your own vehicle that you can use for delivering orders and an acceptable driving record. This role requires an individual that can safely operate a passenger motor vehicle and has an acceptable driving record. This role requires flexible hours, including nights and weekends in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities. Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects 25-50 pounds. Capability to stand and walk for up to 3 hours. Must be able to clearly communicate and quickly understand guests and associates' directions in a loud environment. Be an ambassador of our Guiding Values and Behaviors by making people smile, learning and growing together, finding solutions and taking initiative, working (and winning) as a team, having fun and celebrating success, and seeing the best in others! Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans Additional Description :

At Panera, our people come first. If you're looking for a place where you can grow, feel supported, be yourself, enjoy great perks, and have a little fun along the way-you're in the right spot. We're here to help you succeed every day, in every way. Get ready to rise and come join the fun where you will be a part of making the familiar fantastic! Because at Panera, the best thing of bread is sharing it! What's In It for You? Competitive pay & eligible for team tips Free on-shift meals & unlimited fountain beverages Flexible & reliable scheduling Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays for full-time team members Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pet insurance & 401(k) with match available Career advancement & leadership development opportunities Tuition discounts Perks & rewards for team members Team member assistance program And much, much more! As a Catering Lead at Panera, you play a crucial role in our catering operations. You help guests plan and choose delicious, familiar and fantastic Panera dishes for their events, respond to their inquiries and requirements, and guarantee hassle-free hosting with craveable food delivered promptly and accurately. As a Catering Lead at Panera, Your Role Includes: Manage and produce catering orders for our guests. Create memorable experiences with warm, friendly service, effective communication, and proactive follow-ups to ensure every guest leaves satisfied. Assist with delivering orders to guests' events. Strictly adhere to health and food safety standards. Maintain Panera's exceptional standards for craveable food quality. Build excitement and interest in Panera's products and services. Marketing Panera Catering to local area businesses, schools and events. Assist and support your Managers and Team Members as needed. Help build our Culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust. This Opportunity Is for You If: Minimum age: 18 years of age. Complete basic food safety understanding and practice training. (Food Handler's Card, as required by law). Enjoy people and have effective communication skills. A self-starter who can meet goals with limited supervision. Excellent organizational and time-management skills. Must have your own vehicle that you can use for delivering orders and an acceptable driving record. This role requires an individual that can safely operate a passenger motor vehicle and has an acceptable driving record. This role requires flexible hours, including nights and weekends in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities. Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects 25-50 pounds. Capability to stand and walk for up to 3 hours. Must be able to clearly communicate and quickly understand guests and associates' directions in a loud environment. Be an ambassador of our Guiding Values and Behaviors by making people smile, learning and growing together, finding solutions and taking initiative, working (and winning) as a team, having fun and celebrating success, and seeing the best in others! Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans Additional Description :

Lead with purpose. Grow with support. At Panera, our leaders are celebrated for bringing out the best in their teams. Enjoy great perks, a welcoming culture, and the opportunity to make a real impact-every day. Get ready to rise and come join the fun where you will be a part of making the familiar fantastic! Because at Panera, the best thing of bread is sharing it! What's In It for You? Competitive pay & eligible for quarterly bonuses Free on-shift meals & unlimited fountain beverages Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pet insurance & 401(k) with match available Career advancement & leadership development opportunities Tuition discounts Perks & rewards for team members Team member assistance program And much, much more! As a Team Manager, you'll be part of the bakery-cafe's leadership team, helping to run great shifts, support team development, and maintain the high standards our guests expect. As a Team Manager at Panera, Your Role Includes: Make sure every guest is delighted by the quality of our food, service, and staff. Build engaging relationships that lead to long-term, loyal guests. Lead, manager and develop team members by coaching, inspiring, and motivating them to exceed goals in sales, speed, order accuracy, and guest experience - and celebrate their achievements along the way. Participate in the interviewing and selection process. Train the team in food safety standards and ensure they are maintained. Help build our Culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust. This Opportunity Is for You If: Minimum age: 18 years of age. 1+ years of restaurant management experience preferred. Proven ability to lead great shifts while directing, motivating, coaching and developing others in a fast-paced environment. ServSafe certification (or ability to achieve certification). This role requires flexible hours including nights and weekends in a faced-paced environment with shifting priorities. Any job offer for this position is conditional upon the results of a background check. While performing this job, the Team Manager role is regularly required to: Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects 25 pounds. Capability to stand and walk for up to 6 hours. Must be able to clearly communicate and quickly understand guests and associates' directions in a loud environment. Be an ambassador of our Guiding Values and Behaviors by making people smile, learning and growing together, finding solutions and taking initiative, working (and winning) as a team, having fun and celebrating success, and seeing the best in others! Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans Additional Description :

At Panera, our people come first. If you're looking for a place where you can grow, feel supported, be yourself, enjoy great perks, and have a little fun along the way-you're in the right spot. We're here to help you succeed every day, in every way. Get ready to rise and come join the fun where you will be a part of making the familiar fantastic! Because at Panera, the best thing of bread is sharing it! What's In It for You? Competitive pay & eligible for team tips Free on-shift meals & unlimited fountain beverages Flexible & reliable scheduling Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays for full-time team members Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pet insurance & 401(k) with match available Career advancement & leadership development opportunities Tuition discounts Perks & rewards for team members Team member assistance program And much, much more! As a Catering Lead at Panera, you play a crucial role in our catering operations. You help guests plan and choose delicious, familiar and fantastic Panera dishes for their events, respond to their inquiries and requirements, and guarantee hassle-free hosting with craveable food delivered promptly and accurately. As a Catering Lead at Panera, Your Role Includes: Manage and produce catering orders for our guests. Create memorable experiences with warm, friendly service, effective communication, and proactive follow-ups to ensure every guest leaves satisfied. Assist with delivering orders to guests' events. Strictly adhere to health and food safety standards. Maintain Panera's exceptional standards for craveable food quality. Build excitement and interest in Panera's products and services. Marketing Panera Catering to local area businesses, schools and events. Assist and support your Managers and Team Members as needed. Help build our Culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust. This Opportunity Is for You If: Minimum age: 18 years of age. Complete basic food safety understanding and practice training. (Food Handler's Card, as required by law). Enjoy people and have effective communication skills. A self-starter who can meet goals with limited supervision. Excellent organizational and time-management skills. Must have your own vehicle that you can use for delivering orders and an acceptable driving record. This role requires an individual that can safely operate a passenger motor vehicle and has an acceptable driving record. This role requires flexible hours, including nights and weekends in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities. Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects 25-50 pounds. Capability to stand and walk for up to 3 hours. Must be able to clearly communicate and quickly understand guests and associates' directions in a loud environment. Be an ambassador of our Guiding Values and Behaviors by making people smile, learning and growing together, finding solutions and taking initiative, working (and winning) as a team, having fun and celebrating success, and seeing the best in others! Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans Additional Description :

Lead with purpose. Grow with support. At Panera, our leaders are celebrated for bringing out the best in their teams. Enjoy great perks, a welcoming culture, and the opportunity to make a real impact-every day. Get ready to rise and come join the fun where you will be a part of making the familiar fantastic! Because at Panera, the best thing of bread is sharing it! What's In It for You? Competitive pay & eligible for quarterly bonuses Free on-shift meals & unlimited fountain beverages Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pet insurance & 401(k) with match available Career advancement & leadership development opportunities Tuition discounts Perks & rewards for team members Team member assistance program And much, much more! As a Team Manager, you'll be part of the bakery-cafe's leadership team, helping to run great shifts, support team development, and maintain the high standards our guests expect. As a Team Manager at Panera, Your Role Includes: Make sure every guest is delighted by the quality of our food, service, and staff. Build engaging relationships that lead to long-term, loyal guests. Lead, manager and develop team members by coaching, inspiring, and motivating them to exceed goals in sales, speed, order accuracy, and guest experience - and celebrate their achievements along the way. Participate in the interviewing and selection process. Train the team in food safety standards and ensure they are maintained. Help build our Culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust. This Opportunity Is for You If: Minimum age: 18 years of age. 1+ years of restaurant management experience preferred. Proven ability to lead great shifts while directing, motivating, coaching and developing others in a fast-paced environment. ServSafe certification (or ability to achieve certification). This role requires flexible hours including nights and weekends in a faced-paced environment with shifting priorities. Any job offer for this position is conditional upon the results of a background check. While performing this job, the Team Manager role is regularly required to: Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects 25 pounds. Capability to stand and walk for up to 6 hours. Must be able to clearly communicate and quickly understand guests and associates' directions in a loud environment. Be an ambassador of our Guiding Values and Behaviors by making people smile, learning and growing together, finding solutions and taking initiative, working (and winning) as a team, having fun and celebrating success, and seeing the best in others! Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans Additional Description :

At Panera, our people come first. If you're looking for a place where you can grow, feel supported, be yourself, enjoy great perks, and have a little fun along the way-you're in the right spot. We're here to help you succeed every day, in every way. Get ready to rise and come join the fun where you will be a part of making the familiar fantastic! Because at Panera, the best thing of bread is sharing it! What's In It for You? Competitive pay & eligible for team tips Free on-shift meals & unlimited fountain beverages Flexible & reliable scheduling Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays for full-time team members Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pet insurance & 401(k) with match available Career advancement & leadership development opportunities Tuition discounts Perks & rewards for team members Team member assistance program And much, much more! As a Catering Lead at Panera, you play a crucial role in our catering operations. You help guests plan and choose delicious, familiar and fantastic Panera dishes for their events, respond to their inquiries and requirements, and guarantee hassle-free hosting with craveable food delivered promptly and accurately. As a Catering Lead at Panera, Your Role Includes: Manage and produce catering orders for our guests. Create memorable experiences with warm, friendly service, effective communication, and proactive follow-ups to ensure every guest leaves satisfied. Assist with delivering orders to guests' events. Strictly adhere to health and food safety standards. Maintain Panera's exceptional standards for craveable food quality. Build excitement and interest in Panera's products and services. Marketing Panera Catering to local area businesses, schools and events. Assist and support your Managers and Team Members as needed. Help build our Culture of warmth, belonging, growth, and trust. This Opportunity Is for You If: Minimum age: 18 years of age. Complete basic food safety understanding and practice training. (Food Handler's Card, as required by law). Enjoy people and have effective communication skills. A self-starter who can meet goals with limited supervision. Excellent organizational and time-management skills. Must have your own vehicle that you can use for delivering orders and an acceptable driving record. This role requires an individual that can safely operate a passenger motor vehicle and has an acceptable driving record. This role requires flexible hours, including nights and weekends in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities. Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects 25-50 pounds. Capability to stand and walk for up to 3 hours. Must be able to clearly communicate and quickly understand guests and associates' directions in a loud environment. Be an ambassador of our Guiding Values and Behaviors by making people smile, learning and growing together, finding solutions and taking initiative, working (and winning) as a team, having fun and celebrating success, and seeing the best in others! Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans Additional Description :

PANERA FRESH DOUGH FACILITY RECEIVER Want to work in a place where you can learn, laugh, be supported, be yourself and reach your goals? If so, then Panera is for you. We do everything possible to earn your trust and help you succeed-every day, in every way. Come join the fun! Panera Perks: Competitive pay Skills and training to reach your potential Paid time off, 2 weeks in your first year Medical, dental, vision, life insurance & 401(k) with match available Safety shoe reimbursement Hours: Sunday 7am start time Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 9am start time Thursday 7am start time Friday and Saturday off As a Receiver you are responsible for performing given Receiving, Shipments and Production assignments to assist in the achieving the performance targets for the factory. The job function is to accurately organize, count and manager all ingredients and shipments. Principle Activities/Duties- Need to be certified in Power Pallet & Fork lifts. Maintain work area in a clean, safe, and orderly manner and interact with various production personnel. Receive stock and rotate resale items and ingredients .Ensure that FIFO is being followed Enforce and follow Panera's allergen protocols. Monitor cooler temperature and humidity, ensuring within Panera standards Report any changes or problems with refrigeration units immediately to Leadership Team Complete all paperwork accurately (Receiving logs, all inventory count sheets, trailer inspection and sanitation forms, Produce Inspection and Tablet, etc.). Participate in daily clean-up of equipment and work areas Any other duties as assigned by the Leadership Team Are you friendly, motivated, and hard-working? Up for a challenge? Ready to grow? If so, you'll thrive on our team. This job is for you if: You love working with food. You like the sense of accomplishment that comes from completing a job well done each day. You want to help make the signature products of a beloved brand. You enjoy both working alone and with a team. You're a self-starter who can meet goals with limited supervision. You have excellent organizational and time-management skills. You want to partner with a fun, energized team that can work hard and laugh often. You're committed to food safety and health safety. You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. Qualified applicants will have: High school or vocational school degree or equivalent with three years manufacturing within a food industry background is preferred. Must have proven organization skills and forklift certification. Be highly motivated, have an attention to detail and take initiative. Able to perform hands-on, physical tasks and show the ability to work at a steady and quick pace. You must meet the following physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation: Able to manipulate equipment utilizing manual dexterity Able to stand, walk, squat, and sit for long periods of time Able to understand written and verbal instructions Able to push and lift items with varying degrees of weight. Lift and carry up to 52 lb. Able to perform repetitive motions with upper extremities. Around here, every day starts with a fresh batch of dough and a thousand possibilities. Get ready to rise. Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans Additional Description : starting at $21.50/hr

Team Lead - MIC PANERA CAFE TEAM LEAD - MANAGER IN CHARGE Want to work in a place where you can learn, laugh, be supported, be yourself and reach your goals? If so, then Panera is for you. We do everything possible to earn your trust and help you succeed-every day, in every way. Come join the fun. Panera Perks: Competitive pay Eligible for quarterly increases based on performance Free Meals on shifts Career Growth Opportunities Paid vacation & holidays for full-time team members Medical, dental, vision, life insurance & 401(k) with match available Are you friendly, motivated, and hard-working? Up for a challenge? Ready to grow? If so, you'll thrive on our team. Our Team Leads keep us going strong. Our Team Lead Managers In Charge make every shift shine. You are key to the success of your bakery-cafe. You handle a wide range of responsibilities, all to ensure that both customers and associates have a great experience. Ensure that every shift is a great one-by developing our people, managing team performance, and building the warm, inclusive, authentic Panera team culture. As part of your bakery-cafe's management team, you report directly to the General Manager or Operating Partner. As a Team Lead Manager in Charge at Panera, your responsibilities include but are not limited to: Build our culture of Warmth, Belonging, Growth, and Trust. Be an ambassador of our Guiding Values and Behaviors: Warmth for guests: Making people smile Bold thoughts, brave actions: Learning, growing, and taking risks Own it: Finding solutions and taking initiative Win together: Working (and winning) as a team Inspire and celebrate: Having fun and celebrating success Rooted in respect: Seeing the best in others Ensure extraordinary guest experiences. Make sure every customer is delighted by the quality of our food, service, staff, and safety measures. Build engaging relationships that lead to long-term, loyal customers. Help your bakery-cafe grow and succeed. Coach and motivate your team to exceed your bakery-cafe's goals-for sales, speed of service, order accuracy, and cafe health. Train your team on food safety standards and ensure they are maintained. Lead, manage, and develop your associates. Provide ongoing training and development, including constructive feedback, as needed. Keep your team energized and engaged. Recognize and celebrate individual and team achievements. This opportunity is for you if: You have been working in a Panera bakery-cafe for at least 90 days. You can direct, motivate, coach, and train others in a fast-paced environment. You are certified in all positions on either a service or production track: Service: Coffee, Barista, Bakery Backer, Dining Room, Cashier Production: Prep, Soups, Salads/Hot Entrees, Sandwiches, Consolidator You're hungry for growth and exciting new opportunities. You're committed to food safety and health safety. You meet these requirements: You're at least 18 years of age. ServSafe certification (or able to pass) Must submit to a background check and pass requirements Growth opportunities at Panera: A Path to Success: Most of our retail managers started as hourly associates. Our career path program helps you get there. Skills and Training: Every day at Panera we help build your skills and prepare you for a strong career-whatever your goals may be. Nationwide Opportunities: We open about 100 new cafes each year-so you'll have plenty of chances to grow with us. Around here, every day starts with a fresh batch of bread and a thousand possibilities. Get ready to rise. Equal Opportunity Employer: Disabled/Veterans Additional Description : Competitive pay: $17 - $21.75

The Manager of Sourcing (Packaging) will be responsible for the procurement strategy on a portion of our packaging category, overseeing approximately $100 million in annual spend. This leader will be an expert in the packaging market, analyzing trends, mitigating supply risk based on forecasted demand, actively developing deep relationships with current and potential suppliers, working cross-collaboratively with culinary, QA, and other key internal groups, and executing a strategic packaging procurement plan to ensure that Panera obtains the highest quality packaging products at a competitive price. Personal competencies for success include the ability to master both strategic and operational issues, efficiently manage multiple competing priorities, exhibit outstanding teamwork and collaboration skills, excellent communication, negotiation and relationship skills, and the demonstrated ability to manage through transformational change. Duties & Responsibilities The Manager, Sourcing (Packaging) will lead a portion of the packaging procurement at Panera. This category leader will directly manage the packaging category: Category Management Fully understand and lead packaging sub-categories by deep subject matter knowledge in: Commodity expertise Cost drivers Usage and forecasts New product development Develop and own the category cost plan; monitor and maintain performance for the year Manage RFP process from obtaining new vendors through analysis and award Recognize, cultivate, and lead cost savings measures to the system and Panera LLC Negotiate the lowest price based on based on deploying the most profitable response to our demand in consideration of our product specifications, quality, service levels, and industry conditions Work together with cross-functional partners such as QA, Operations, Culinary, Finance to provide project visibility and allow for cross functional alignment and execution of Sourcing projects Supplier Management Grow, maintain, and establish strong supplier business relationships Actively solicit supplier performance feedback from Team Panera Enhance supplier development by communicating Team Panera's performance standards measures, develop joint improvement initiatives (product, process, etc) as needed Conduct and lead regular business review sessions with our supplier partners in order to inform and align them with Panera's strategy for managed products Develop and ensure up to date management of supplier contingency plans and strategy in the event the primary supplier is unable to perform as required (quality, delivery, spec adherence, etc) Ensure we have supplier contracts and pricing agreements detailing costs and pricing methodology Coordinate with Panera's Supply Management team in determining optimal supplier locations and delivery methods Coordinate the execution of new product (permanent or LTO) introductions in the Panera system-taking into account production lead times, MOQs, and contingency Qualifications (Education & Experience) Qualifications include: College degree in Business, Supply Chain, or an associated Field and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required Specialized knowledge Contract negotiation Strategic sourcing Skills Exceptional critical thinking skills with strategic mindset Abilities Financial understanding of company and department measures Other characteristics such as personal characteristics Ability to adapt easily to rapidly changing situations and priorities. Comfortable adjusting concepts to fit new situations. Comfortable delivering feedback to both supplier partners and internal partners while maintaining a good relationship and leading to effective results Professional Certification None required Experience 5+ years of experience Procurement, Supply Chain, or Strategic Sourcing strongly preferred 5+ years of Packaging Procurement or equivalent is required with at least 5 years of >$75M spend oversight Demonstrated contract negotiation experience with positive financial and supply outcomes Working Conditions Required travel - up to 25% Direct Reports This position may have future direct reports

Panera Bread, Rockwall, TX As line cook, you are responsible for the preparation, presentation and execution of all items on the menu. The kitchen isn't the only thing that heats up-in this fast paced environment, you'll be expected to maintain poise under pressure. You'll know your prep work like the back of your hand, and your closing duties won't even bother you.