Bakery Process Development Manager

Dr. Oetker (UK) Ltd.; Leyland; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bakery company in Leyland is seeking a Bakery Process Development Manager to enhance production processes, manage optimisation projects, and provide technical support. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience in an industrial bakery and a strong background in baking and food sciences. This role may require international travel and occasional work outside standard hours, offering a unique chance to influence the future of production at a dynamic company.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

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

Education

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

Tools

MS Office

MS Visio

SharePoint

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

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:

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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 occasional work outside of normal hours and international travel.

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?