Bakery Process Improvement Lead | Lean Six Sigma

Dr. Oetker Canada; Leyland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Leyland seeks a Bakery Process Development Manager to optimise bakery processes. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of three years in an industrial bakery, a strong technical background, and excellent planning skills. Responsibilities include defining process standards, leading optimisation projects, and supporting production teams. This role requires occasional international travel and collaboration. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment combining technical excellence with continuous improvement.

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 and production runs.
• Lead optimisation projects and contribute to investment projects.
• Provide ongoing technical support to the Production Department.
• Train production staff on bakery processes.
• Analyse process data and implement improvements.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP and company quality policies.

Skills

Theoretical and practical baking knowledge

Lean Six Sigma tools familiarity

Project management skills

Training and communication skills

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

A leading food production company in Leyland seeks a Bakery Process Development Manager to optimise bakery processes. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of three years in an industrial bakery, a strong technical background, and excellent planning skills. Responsibilities include defining process standards, leading optimisation projects, and supporting production teams. This role requires occasional international travel and collaboration. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment combining technical excellence with continuous improvement.