Bakery Process Development Manager

Dr. Oetker / Cameo; Leyland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known bakery firm in England is seeking a Bakery Process Development Manager for optimizing production processes. The successful candidate will have at least three years of experience in industrial baking or food production and a relevant technical qualification. Key responsibilities include defining and standardizing processes, creating documentation, supporting machinery commissioning, and training staff. Strong interpersonal skills, knowledge of Lean Six Sigma, and proficiency in MS Office are essential. This role may involve international travel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in an industrial bakery or food production.
• Proven experience in optimisation and international projects.

Responsibilities

• Define and optimise bakery process parameters across plants.
• Create and maintain process documentation and work standards.
• Support machinery commissioning and production runs.
• Lead optimisation projects and provide technical support.
• Train production staff on bakery processes.

Skills

Strong theoretical and practical baking knowledge

Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma tools

Excellent planning and organisational skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Education

Technical college or equivalent

Degree in life sciences (Food Technology, Chemistry, Biotechnology)

Tools

MS Office

MS Visio

SharePoint

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Bakery Process Development Manager

Continuous Improvement | Leyland | Full Time | Temporary

Since our beginnings at Dr. Oetker, we have been breaking new ground. With pizza, cake, and desserts, as well as digital platforms and services – quality and an innovative spirit set us apart.

What awaits you? It's up to you! At Dr. Oetker, you can actively shape the future – both yours and ours. We want to be part of something bigger. Don\'t you?

JOIN THE TASTE.

We are looking for a Bakery Process Development Manager to join our team and play a key role in optimising bakery production processes. This position is ideal for someone passionate about continuous improvement, technical excellence, and working in an international environment.

A career at Dr. Oetker will provide you with an opportunity to :

• Define, standardise, harmonise, and optimise bakery process parameters across plants.
• Create and maintain process documentation and work standards.
• Support machinery commissioning, first productions, and non-standard production runs.
• Lead optimisation projects and contribute to investment projects, including international initiatives.
• Provide ongoing technical support to the Production Department and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Train production staff on bakery processes and equipment use.
• Analyse process data, propose improvements, and implement cost-reduction strategies.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, health and safety, and company quality policies.

What We\'re Looking For

Experience :

• Minimum 3 years in an industrial bakery or as a process engineer in food production.
• Proven experience in optimisation.
• International project experience is desirable.

Education :

• Minimum: Technical college or equivalent.
• Preferred: Degree in life sciences (Food Technology, Chemistry, Biotechnology).

Skills & Competencies :

• Strong theoretical and practical baking knowledge.
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma tools.
• Excellent planning, organisational, and project management skills.
• Ability to train and communicate complex issues clearly.
• Proactive, results-driven, and comfortable working under ambiguity.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in international teams.

Technical Requirements :

• Proficient in MS Office, MS Visio, SharePoint; knowledge of AutoCAD / SolidWorks is an advantage.
• Driving licence.
• Language skills: Intermediate English (essential), advanced English and good German (preferred).

The role will require occassional work outside of normal hours and international travel.

We look forward to your online application. Just click the "Apply now" button, and you\'re good to go. Still have questions? Then please feel free to reach out to us directly.

Dr. Oetker is an equal opportunities employer. We continuously work to shape and live in a corporate culture where everyone feels welcome. At Dr. Oetker, your personality and qualifications are what count. Not gender, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion, disability, age or sexual orientation, and identity.

Dr. Oetker (UK) Limited