Dough Production Specialist
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Dough Production Specialist to join a fast-paced continuous manufacturing environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled bakery professional who thrives on maintaining high-quality standards, driving operational excellence, and supporting team development.
Salary £32,000
Hours 8-5pm Monday to Friday
30 days holiday and profit share
Location - Northallerton
You will play a key role in managing live fermented dough systems, ensuring production targets are achieved while maintaining exceptional product quality and consistency.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Responsibilities
• Manage live fermented dough systems within a continuous manufacturing environment over multiple days.
• Maintain output, quality, and consistency across the production line to ensure daily production plans are achieved.
• Ensure all products meet QAS standards for weight, size, bake profile, and overall appearance.
• Identify, highlight, and communicate production issues promptly while liaising with management where required.
• Monitor dough performance and make adjustments to maintain optimum production efficiency.
• Support smooth day-to-day bakery operations while adhering to food safety and hygiene standards.
Team Development & Leadership
• Coach and mentor team members on dough production and dough management techniques.
• Support cross-training initiatives to improve flexibility and knowledge sharing within the production team.
Continuous Improvement
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement within dough production and production line operations.
• Lead or contribute to improvement projects that enhance efficiency, consistency, and product quality.
Product Development Support
• Assist with future new product development projects that utilise bakery and baking expertise.
• Work collaboratively with operational and development teams to trial and implement new products.
Skills & Experience Required
• Proven experience working with fermented dough systems in a bakery manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of dough handling, fermentation, and baking processes.
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced production environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience mentoring or training team members is highly desirable.
• A proactive mindset with a focus on quality, consistency, and continuous improvement.
You may have been a Bakery Process Technologist, Senior Baker, Bakery Manufacturing Technician, Fermentation Specialist, Industrial Baker, Production Baker, Bakery Line Leader