Overview
The Bread Factory is the UK's leading artisan bakery. We make award-winning bread, pastries, and cakes, and support our neighbourhood bakeries at GAILs. We are the proud suppliers behind London's Michelin restaurants, prestigious hotels, and Buckingham Palace. We bake by hand with natural ingredients using time-honoured techniques and our decades-old starters.
Contracted hours: 40 hours Full Time
Working Hours: 7am-3pm
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday (flexibility may be required during the weekend during peak time)
Location: Milton Keynes
Responsibilities
* Lead and manage production during shifts, ensuring smooth operations and quality standards
* Train, support, and guide Line Leaders and team members to deliver consistent results
* Monitor product quality, food hygiene, and health & safety compliance at all times
* Plan and manage rotas, absences, and staffing to maintain efficiency
* Drive continuous improvement, hold daily briefings, and collaborate with management on targets and P&L
Requirements / Qualifications
* Proven leadership experience in a similar or food manufacturing environment
* Ability to motivate, inspire, and support a team in a fast-paced setting
* Strong communication and organisational skills with attention to detail
* Confidence in handling performance reviews, feedback, and team development
* Good computer literacy, including Microsoft Office, for admin and reporting tasks
Benefits
* Family-friendly policies such as maternity and paternity pay, and grandparents leave
* 50% GAILs discount and 40% off at The Bread Factory & The Flour Station Markets
* Wellbeing benefits such as 24-hour GP service, parties, Cycle to work schemes and more
Our Care Values
* We Care About Job Well Done: Since 1993, we have been champions in traditional baking with the finest ingredients and techniques. We always do things the right way, not the easy way.
* We Care About Baking: All teams take pride in crafting beautiful, freshly baked loaves, pastries, and cakes. We are all passionate about our products and share knowledge among us all.
* We Care About Each Other: We act with respect, empathy, and support to our employees, neighbours and customers.
* We Care About Community: We minimise unsustainable practices and reduce waste while ensuring nutritious high-quality food.
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