Bakery Team Leader £27,000 Yolk Recruitment is supporting an established food manufacturer in their search for a driven and quality-focused Bakery Team Leader.
Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying.
Working a rotating Monday-Friday shift pattern (6-2 / 2-10).
If youve previously overseen production lines in a bakery setting or within any fast-paced food production environment and enjoy motivating teams to hit daily targets, this role offers stability, progression, and the chance to make a real impact on quality, efficiency and output.
As Bakery Team Leader, you will play a key part in driving production performance, ensuring high standards of quality, safety and efficiency across your line.
Working closely with the Bakery Shift Manager and senior team leaders, youll lead a small team, oversee daily operations, and help ensure the bakery is always audit-ready.
Key responsibilities: Lead, guide and motivate bakery operators to deliver consistent performance Ensure products are manufactured to the correct specification and quality standard Oversee allergen control, labelling accuracy and documentation Support the setup of bakery machinery and ensure lines start on time Drive efficiency, reduce waste and manage cost variance across your area Lead continuous improvement and support improvement projects Maintain high standards of GMP, hygiene, Health & Safety and BRC compliance Supervise staff, manage break times and ensure procedures are followed Conduct basic administrative tasks such as shift and progress reports Manage rework and ensure audit-ready standards are met daily Encourage new ideas, problem-solving and creativity within the team This is what youll need: Experience running a production line in a bakery, food manufacturing or similar high-volume environment.
Able to work under pressure without compromising quality.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards.
And this is what youll get: Competitive salary.
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Career development and training opportunities.