Bells of Lazonby have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Operations Manager to join the team.
Job Type: Full - Time, Permanent
We are an established family bakery with a taste for quality, having created delicious products for over 75 years. Our organisation produces baked goods for retail and food service, specialising in cake and sweet pastry tart products. We supply all major UK retailers with ambient Free From ranges and a number of leading Coffee Shop Chains with ambient and frozen ranges.
Our vision is to be a bakery industry leader through craft at scale, where quality, innovation and reliability are at the heart of everything we do.
- Innovation Baked In We continuously improve our products, processes and technology
- The Proof is in Our People As a family-run bakery, our people and teamwork are our greatest strength
- The Highest Standards We take pride in delivering quality, accountability and excellence in every bake
Assistant Operations Manager The Role:
We are looking for an Assistant Operations Manager who brings energy, enthusiasm, and a can-do mindset to our fast-paced food production environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to learn the business and make a real impact on performance, people, and processes.
As an Assistant Operations Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of our manufacturing operations, ensuring production is delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.
Assistant Operations Manager What You Will Be Doing:
- Ensuring high standards of quality, food safety, and compliance (HACCP & GMP)
- Monitoring performance and taking action to improve output, reduce waste, and increase efficiency
- Taking full operational responsibility when required, ensuring smooth and effective site performance
- Assistant Operations Manager You:
- A proven leadership track record of working within a food manufacturing or similar industry
- Experience in food manufacturing or a similar production setting
- Knowledge of food safety standards (HACCP, GMP)
- Health & Safety qualifications (IOSH / NEBOSH) (desirable)
Assistant Operations Manager Benefits:
- Refer a Friend Scheme - 1st BONUS = £100, 2nd BONUS = £300
- 29 days' annual leave including Bank Holidays
- Company Sick Pay
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Free Fruit/ Tea/Coffee
- Free onsite parking
- Discounted cakes
- Employee Assistance program
- Shopping discounts
Bells of Lazonby is committed to equal opportunities for all, we are an accredited Disability Confident Committed employer. To submit your application for this exciting Assistant Operations Manager opportunity, please click Apply now!