Bakery Team Leader Food Manufacturing Location: West Lothian Employment Type: Full-time | Permanent Shift Pattern: Various Salary: Competitive Benefits Empower Talent is pleased to be partnering with a leading UK food manufacturer to recruit an experienced Bakery Team Leader. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced production environment, with a passion for developing teams and maintaining high standards in quality and safety. Youll be an essential part of the bakery operation - motivating and guiding a team of production operatives to deliver daily production targets while ensuring compliance with all food safety and H&S protocols. As a key point of contact on the bakery floor, youll also play a critical role in cross-functional communication and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities: Lead and supervise a team of production operatives to ensure the smooth running of the bakery line Maintain a strong focus on quality, safety, hygiene, and performance targets Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and H&S regulations Monitor product quality, ingredients, and equipment throughout production runs Promote clean as you go practices and good manufacturing processes (GMP) Coordinate with planning, technical, maintenance, dispatch and quality teams to maintain workflow and resolve issues quickly Help identify training needs and assist the Shift Manager in delivering training plans Monitor team attendance and performance; support in managing performance-related matters Oversee agency and temporary team members to ensure productivity and engagement Record and report on production output, downtime, and other key metrics Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying and implementing process efficiencies Operate machinery or support on the line as needed Provide cover for Shift Managers during absence What Were Looking For: Experience leading or supervising a team in a food production or FMCG environment A strong understanding of food safety and health & safety practices Proactive, hands-on leadership style with the ability to motivate and coach others Comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Strong communication and coordination skills across teams and departments Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence Desirable: Previous bakery production experience Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and audit standards Experience supporting agency/temporary staff in a high-volume operation Benefits: Competitive salary based on experience Company pension scheme Opportunities for career progression Supportive, values-driven working environment On-site facilities and free parking Employee assistance programme and staff discounts If you're an experienced team leader or senior operative looking to step into a bigger leadership role, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a business that values quality, people, and progress. Apply now through Empower Talent. ADZN1_UKTJ