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Our client is recruiting an exciting new role for their rapidly expanding business portfolio in the hospitality and food manufacturing industry.
Working as part of the senior management team, they are recruiting an experienced bakery operations manager to take charge of and run this area of the business, which provides baked goods not only to their traditional bakery but also to the industry including multiple hotels, pubs, farm shops, cafes and restaurants both in the group and outside.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced entrepreneurial style manager to join the business, driven by a dynamic and keen senior management team, who have big expansion plans for all areas of the business over the next 5 years.
Job Role:
Day-to-day management of both sites to ensure delivery of top-quality products with rigorous checks whilst ensuring cost efficiency in the production process
Drive continuous improvement including product development whilst increasing profitability
Supervise and evaluate equipment, current processes and procedure and make recommendations for improvements (including automatic where required) and implement these recommendations as part of the overall business strategy
Oversee production schedules to ensure timely deliveries, cost controls (including ingredients, labour, etc.)
Manage inventories, including stock management and stock levels across all sites
Be hands on as and when required and train staff to a high standard
Manage risk assessments whilst ensuring high standards of quality and safety in line with statute
Role requirements:
Strong and proven managerial experience with the ability to lead and challenge teams minimum 5 years
Proven bakery experience
Experience in operational assessment and automation
Understanding of P&L and cost controls
Train, develop and lead multi-site staff
Bakery and food production background essential
Proven track record in continuous improvement
Ability to own the business and drive it forward
Team player
Excellent communications
Driving licence
We offer:
Salary £35,000 pa to £50,000 pa depending on experience
Company pension
Staff discounts across the Group which includes pubs, restaurants, hotels, cafes and farm shops
Training budget
