Bakery Team Leader

Yolk Recruitment; Bryncae; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer based in Bryncae is seeking a dedicated Bakery Team Leader to ensure efficient production within a high-paced bakery environment. The ideal candidate will have experience running production lines and driving team performance while maintaining safety and quality standards. This role offers a competitive salary, potential bonuses, and opportunities for career development, providing a chance to make a significant impact in the production process.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Career development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume bakery or food manufacturing environment.
• Commitment to maintaining high quality standards.
• Ability to motivate teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate bakery operators for consistent performance.
• Ensure products meet quality standards.
• Oversee allergen control and documentation.

Skills

Experience running a production line in a bakery

Ability to work under pressure

Strong attention to detail

Job description

Bakery Team Leader

£27,000

Yolk Recruitment is supporting an established food manufacturer in their search for a driven and quality-focused Bakery Team Leader. Working a rotating Monday‑Friday shift pattern (6‑2 / 2‑10). If you’ve previously overseen production lines in a bakery setting or within any fast‑paced food production environment and enjoy motivating teams to hit daily targets, this role offers stability, progression, and the chance to make a real impact on quality, efficiency and output.

As Bakery Team Leader, you will play a key part in driving production performance, ensuring high standards of quality, safety and efficiency across your line. Working closely with the Bakery Shift Manager and senior team leaders, you’ll lead a small team, oversee daily operations, and help ensure the bakery is always audit‑ready.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, guide and motivate bakery operators to deliver consistent performance
• Ensure products are manufactured to the correct specification and quality standard
• Oversee allergen control, labelling accuracy and documentation
• Support the setup of bakery machinery and ensure lines start on time
• Drive efficiency, reduce waste and manage cost variance across your area
• Lead continuous improvement and support improvement projects
• Maintain high standards of GMP, hygiene, Health & Safety and BRC compliance
• Supervise staff, manage break times and ensure procedures are followed
• Conduct basic administrative tasks such as shift and progress reports
• Manage rework and ensure audit‑ready standards are met daily
• Encourage new ideas, problem‑solving and creativity within the team

This is what you’ll need

• Experience running a production line in a bakery, food manufacturing or similar high‑volume environment.
• Able to work under pressure without compromising quality.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards.

This is what you’ll get

• Competitive salary.
• Bonus.
• Career development and training opportunities