Location: Llantrisant, RCT
Salary: Up to £60,000 + 33 days annual leave, pension and sick pay
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Shifts: 2-shift structure
Industry: Chilled Food Manufacturing (Bakery & Pastry)
Applicants must have savoury bakery experience in a production management position for at least 3+ years.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Bakery Production Manager to take full operational leadership of our chilled pastry and bakery manufacturing site. Overseeing a 2-shift operation, this role is responsible for delivering safe, efficient, compliant and high-performing production across four production lines, pastry manufacturing, cooking and meat preparation areas, ingredients storage, and ovens/baking.
This is a highly influential role requiring strong leadership, outstanding operational capability, and a track record of driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced, short-shelf-life food environment.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership
Lead all bakery manufacturing areas including pastry production, filling & cooking, meat prep, ingredient storage, baking and four high-volume production lines.
Manage Shift Managers, Supervisors and Team Leaders to ensure daily delivery of production plans safely and on time.<...