Overview
In this Production Manager role, you’ll lead a fast-paced bakery operation to deliver safety, quality and efficiency targets. You will manage and develop a high‑performing team, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence across your area. You’ll use data and performance insights to plan proactively, tackle challenges, and own site and national projects. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on shaping a safe, compliant, and efficient manufacturing environment. You’ll work closely with cross‑functional teams to deliver impact and grow your talent pipeline, with a strong emphasis on Safety First.
Pay / Benefits
- 33 days annual leave
- Up to 10% employer pension contribution
- Private healthcare and healthcare cash plan
- Ongoing leadership development, mentoring and career progression
- Retail discounts across brands
- Cycle to Work and Electric Car Scheme
Responsibilities
- Lead area with a Safety First mindset, ensuring a safe, compliant and high-performing environment
- Set high standards through visible leadership, provide direction, coaching and support to the team
- Own manufacturing performance, achieve production, quality and cost targets
- Champion continuous improvement and performance enhancement
- Plan proactively using data to drive targeted improvements and resilience
- Deliver site and national projects with successful implementation and ownership
- Develop capability and support succession planning and talent pipeline
Key requirements
- Proven leadership experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of production operations, hygiene standards and food safety principles
- Track record of improving performance, efficiency and operational outcomes
- Ability to engage, motivate and develop high-performing teams
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capability with a data-led approach to decision making
- Ability to build credibility and influence at all levels of the business
- Proactive, resilient mindset with passion for continuous improvement and leading change
- Experience managing projects or delivering operational improvements (advantage)
- leadership
- communication
- coaching
- production operations
- hygiene and food safety
- data-driven decision making
Production Manager in Stoke employer: Allied Bakeries
Allied Bakeries is an exceptional employer that prioritises the safety and development of its workforce in London. With a strong commitment to employee growth, you will benefit from comprehensive training and mentorship opportunities, fostering a culture of excellence and compliance. Join a team that values your contributions and offers a supportive environment where you can thrive as a Driver Coach.
