Bakery Supervisor

ACCESS YOUR CARE LTD; Taplow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A food production company in the South West UK is seeking a proactive Bakery Supervisor to oversee day-to-day operations. The role includes managing production processes, ensuring product quality, and maintaining hygiene standards. Candidates should have experience in food production, strong organisational abilities, and a team-oriented mindset. This full-time position offers a salary between £25,000-£30,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in food production, bakery, or similar manufacturing environment.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to take ownership and work with autonomy.
• Confident working with processes, measurements and schedules.
• Good communication skills and a team‑first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support the Factory Manager in managing daily production operations.
• Carry out mixing, baking, ingredient prep and production tasks.
• Oversee packaging operations to maintain efficiency and product standards.
• Uphold all food safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Food production experience

Strong organisational skills

Multitasking ability

Autonomy

Good communication skills

Job description

Job Title: Bakery Supervisor

Location: South West, UK

Reports to: Factory Manager

Salary: £25,000-£30,000 (depending on experience)

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and hands‑on Bakery Supervisor to support the Factory Manager in overseeing day‑to‑day production within our bakery/factory. This role carries significant ownership over ingredients preparation, mixing, baking, production flow, packaging and courier dispatch. You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of operations, consistent product quality, and efficient workflow across the production team.

Key Responsibilities

• Production Leadership – Support the Factory Manager in managing daily production operations, take ownership of ingredient preparation, batch set‑up, mixing and baking processes, maintain production schedules and ensure targets are met, help coordinate team workflow and ensure operations run smoothly.
• Hands‑On Production – Carry out mixing, baking, ingredient prep and production tasks, ensure all recipes, measurements and processes are followed accurately, assist in monitoring product quality and consistency.
• Packaging & Dispatch Management – Oversee packaging operations to maintain efficiency and product presentation standards, prepare and manage courier orders and dispatch schedules, maintain packaging inventory and highlight stock requirements.
• Quality, Hygiene & Compliance – Uphold all food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP, Food Safety Level 2/3), ensure work areas are clean, organised and audit‑ready, contribute to continuous improvement across production processes.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Experience in food production, bakery, or similar manufacturing environment.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to take ownership and work with autonomy.
• Confident working with processes, measurements and schedules.
• Good communication skills and a team‑first mindset.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in a supervisory or senior production role.
• Familiarity with bakery machinery and production equipment.
• Food safety qualifications.

Personal Attributes

• Reliable, proactive and responsible.
• Calm under pressure with a practical, problem‑solving approach.
• Hands‑on, energetic, and able to support the team where needed.
• Takes pride in efficiency, quality and consistency.

Working Hours

Full‑time position. Early starts and some flexibility may be required depending on production demands.