Head of Bakery (ID: 714101)

PERSOL; Região Norte; On-site; BRL 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PERSOL is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee bakery operations, ensuring targets, timelines and quality. The role focuses on scheduling, staffing, SOP enforcement, and cost control across bread, pastry, and cake production.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in bakery/food production, deep QA and food-safety knowledge, and willingness to travel for audits and supplier reviews. This is a full-time position based in the North Region of Brazil.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in bakery production, pastry manufacturing, or food production environments.
• Experience with large-scale production of bread, pastries, cakes, and other baked goods.
• Familiarity with food safety, quality assurance, and workplace safety standards, including HACCP and applicable regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate daily production operations to achieve production targets, delivery timelines, and quality requirements.
• Develop and manage production schedules while optimizing workforce deployment to accommodate business needs and seasonal fluctuations.
• Establish, enforce, and enhance SOPs covering food safety, hygiene, quality control, and operational effectiveness.
• Ensure products consistently meet quality and compliance standards, and drive corrective actions to address and prevent recurring issues.
• Supervise, mentor, and assess production personnel, providing guidance, training, and performance development support.
• Monitor and control production costs through waste reduction initiatives and productivity improvements while maintaining product standards.
• Anticipate operational challenges, identify process bottlenecks, and implement corrective and preventive solutions.
• Collaborate on new product development, including product testing, launches, and seasonal offerings.
• Prepare and present production reports, highlighting operational performance, key risks, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support internal and external audits, inspections, and certification processes while ensuring ongoing compliance and audit readiness.

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate daily production operations to achieve production targets, delivery timelines, and quality requirements.


• Develop and manage production schedules while optimizing workforce deployment to accommodate business needs and seasonal fluctuations.


• Establish, enforce, and enhance Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) covering food safety, hygiene, quality control, and operational effectiveness.


• Ensure products consistently meet quality and compliance standards, and drive corrective actions to address and prevent recurring issues.


• Supervise, mentor, and assess production personnel, providing guidance, training, and performance development support.


• Monitor and control production costs through waste reduction initiatives and productivity improvements while maintaining product standards.


• Anticipate operational challenges, identify process bottlenecks, and implement corrective and preventive solutions.


• Collaborate on new product development, including product testing, launches, and seasonal offerings.


• Prepare and present production reports, highlighting operational performance, key risks, and continuous improvement initiatives.


• Support internal and external audits, inspections, and certification processes while ensuring ongoing compliance and audit readiness.

Job Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Culinary Arts, Pastry Arts or a related field.


• At least 5 years of experience in bakery production, pastry manufacturing, or food production environments.


• Proven expertise in large-scale production of bread, pastries, cakes, and other baked goods.


• Familiarity with food safety, quality assurance, and workplace safety standards, including HACCP and applicable regulatory requirements.


• Willingness and ability to travel as required.