Bakery Operations Manager Location: The Pizza Factory, Nottingham Working Hours: Onsite Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM Salary: Competitive Benefits About Us Joining 2 Sisters means becoming part of the UK's largest food manufacturer, with a £3 billion turnover and over 13,500 employees. At our Finch Close Bakery site in Nottingham, we are passionate about producing high-quality bakery products for our customers while continuously investing in our people and processes. About the Role The Bakery Operations Manager will lead operations across the entire factory, working cross-functionally with quality, safety, engineering, and production teams to ensure smooth operations and delivery of top-quality products. With responsibility for 3 direct reports (Shift Managers) and a total team of 60, you'll be hands-on in driving continuous improvement, managing risk assessments, ensuring compliance, and maintaining high standards of quality and safety. Key Responsibilities * Oversee full bakery operations, ensuring products meet quality and cost standards * Manage and support 3 x Shift Managers to ensure consistent performance across 24-hour operations * Lead risk assessments, training, and accident investigations * Ensure quality issues are fully resolved and continuous improvement initiatives are implemented * Build a culture of accountability, holding teams to high performance standards About You This is an excellent opportunity for a strong operational leader with bakery experience, excellent managerial skills, and a continuous improvement mindset. You'll need to be confident in managing large teams, driving operational excellence, and working in a fast-paced environment. Key Skills & Experience * Strong managerial experience with the ability to lead and challenge teams * Experience managing a large workforce (40-60 people on shift) * Bakery or food production background essential * Proven track record in continuous improvement * Auditing experience and customer-facing skills * Level 3 Food Safety and IOSH qualification (NEBOSH preferred) Benefits 33 days annual leave inclusive of the bank holidays Company pension scheme Company sick pay (after qualifying period) HAPI discount platform Employee Assistance Programme via Wisdom Discounted onsite canteen Access to Grocery Aid counselling services Why Join Us? This is an exciting opportunity to bring your expertise to a leading food manufacturer and make a significant impact. With a strong focus on continuous improvement and collaboration, you'll be supported to grow and develop in a fast-paced and rewarding environment. 2sfgh