Assistant Production Manager - Baker

b3 jobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading artisan bakery in Greater London is seeking an experienced Assistant Production Manager. In this role, you'll lead a team of bakers to ensure high-quality bread production and operational excellence. You will manage day-to-day operations, oversee shifts, and drive productivity while adhering to cost controls. The ideal candidate has proven experience in a bakery setting and a commitment to food safety and quality standards. The position offers a competitive salary range of £40,000 to £50,000 plus bonuses.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bread production within a craft or wholesale bakery.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on improving productivity.
• Commitment to food safety and high working standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of bakers in bread production.
• Oversee shift management in a 24/7 environment.
• Drive operational excellence and manage costs.
• Produce weekly reports on production metrics.

Skills

Leadership skills

Bread production experience

Food safety knowledge

Cost control understanding

Job description

Assistant Production Manager - Baker

You will be working for a well‑established and highly respected manufacturer of high‑quality, speciality products. The company has a strong zero food waste ethos and pride themselves on the use of organic and sustainable ingredients and products.

About the Assistant Production Manager job

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Production Manager to join a leading artisan wholesale bakery. This leadership role reports to the Head Baker and sits at the heart of daily baking operations and bakery product development. You will be responsible for driving operational excellence, with a strong focus on productivity metrics and effective cost control.

Key tasks

• Lead a team of bakers in bread production, managing day‑to‑day operations and supporting product development.
• Oversee shift management in a 24/7 environment, ensuring smooth handovers and consistent performance.
• Drive operational excellence through a strong understanding of productivity metrics and cost control.
• Produce accurate weekly reports on key production metrics and represent the business at key meetings with customers and stakeholders.
• Motivate, coach and developing the bakery production team.

About You

• The successful candidate will have proven experience in bread production within a craft or wholesale bakery (as a baker).
• Demonstrates commitment to food safety, traceability, and high‑level working practices.
• Strong leadership capability is essential, whether already established in a similar role or developing at Senior Section Leader or Supervisor level with a track record of improving productivity while managing tight cost controls.
• A hands‑on, collaborative management style is required, with the ability to coach, motivate, and develop teams to consistently achieve operational excellence.

More details

The Assistant Production Manager job (ref:8998) is paying £40,000 to £50,000 + Bonus dependant on experience.

The role is commutable from London, Waltham Cross, Enfield, Woodford, Barnet, Romford, Epping, Potters Bar, and Edgware.

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