Bakery General Manager: Growth Leader in Bedford

Lantmännen Unibake; Wallis; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Lantmännen Unibake in Bedford is seeking a General Manager to lead a high-change bakery site in the heart of the UK Danish pastry production scene. You will drive safety, performance and growth, guiding a team to deliver quality products and reliable results.

The role requires strategic leadership, strong people management, and hands-on involvement with shift patterns, cross-site travel, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years experience in a fast paced, high change food environment, leading other leaders.
• Educated to minimum of degree level (desirable) or comparable experience.
• A will to be the best of the best.
• A desire to develop and progress further.

Responsibilities

• Lead site safety and performance with a pragmatic, people-centric leadership style.
• Oversee day-to-day operations with a two-week rota and 12-hour shifts.
• Travel between UK sites and some European travel as part of this role.

Skills

Strategic thinking

People leadership

Decision making

Clear communication

Can-do attitude

Education

Degree level education

Job description

Lantmännen Unibake in Bedford is seeking a General Manager to lead a high-change bakery site in the heart of the UK Danish pastry production scene. You will drive safety, performance and growth, guiding a team to deliver quality products and reliable results.

The role requires strategic leadership, strong people management, and hands-on involvement with shift patterns, cross-site travel, and continuous improvement.