About This Role
Planning and running the afternoon shift in a busy bakery production environment is the core of this hands-on leadership role. The Production Manager will lead and support the team, maintain production performance, ensure quality standards, resolve day-to-day issues, and ensure work is completed safely and efficiently.
Responsibilities
- Lead and support the afternoon shift production team to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in line with quality expectations
- Work closely with production management and other departments to achieve business objectives
- Adhere to all company policies and procedures
- Assist in procurement of all raw materials required
- Ensure that all BRC policies, procedures, rules, and regulations are adhered to
- Enforce, manage and monitor standards, processes, communications, policies & procedures to ensure all responsibilities associated with BRC and general procurement are met
- Participate in monthly meetings when required to report on all relevant matters
- Be aware of and enforce all Health, Hygiene & Site Safety rules
- If trained, certified and required, operate Lift Truck according to licence and Operator’s Safety Code
- If trained, inspect the vehicle (forklift) daily to ensure its ability to function safely
- Act as key holder to open and close the factory
- Perform any other reasonable duties which may be required by management
Requirements
- Previous experience in a manufacturing or production leadership role, with confidence supporting teams in a busy operational environment
- Previous experience supporting team leaders, coordinating multiple production areas, or acting as a senior point of contact on shift
- Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage priorities, people, and workflow effectively
- A practical, reliable, and quality-focused approach, with good problem-solving skills and a strong understanding of safe working practices
- Knowledge of production planning
- Understands the importance of quality, safety, and operational excellence
- Strong manufacturing experience
- Good leadership skills
- Ability to coordinate people, priorities, and workflow in a busy environment
- Strong food safety, HACCP and compliance knowledge
- Excellent people management and leadership skills
- Practical, hands-on approach
Important Details
- Schedule: afternoon shift
About the Company
This company operates a bakery production facility.