High Care Production Manager (Morning)

David Wood Foods Ltd; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the bakery industry seeks a High Care Production Manager to oversee production efficiency, quality compliance, and staff training. The role requires strong leadership and a commitment to food safety and hygiene standards. The successful candidate will manage operations and collaborate with senior management to improve processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing food safety and hygiene compliance.
• Proven ability in quality system management and staff training.

Responsibilities

• Control labour levels and ensure machinery operates efficiently.
• Maintain compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.
• Provide ongoing staff training and conduct appraisals.

Skills

Quality System Compliance

Food Safety and Hygiene

Staff Welfare and Safety

Training and Development

Performance Management

Job description

We are hiring ..

High Care Production Manager (Morning)

Location: David Wood Baking Ltd. 14 Lyon Road, Bolton BL4

Shift: Full-time 04:30am - 2:30pm, 5 days out of 7, some flexibility required.

Salary: To be discussed at the interview stage

About us:

At David Wood Baking, we have over 20 years’ experience in the bakery business. We are passionate about baking and produce a range of quality frozen 'bake off' and craft bakery products, including Savoury Pastry, Sweet Pastry, Bread, Morning Goods, and Confectionery, from six bakeries across the UK.

Job Requirements

1. Labour and Production Efficiency: Control labour levels, ensure machinery operates at set speeds, respond to over-usage, and implement cost-saving measures.
2. Quality System Compliance: Ensure adherence to quality standards, manage team to follow work instructions, handle non-conformances, and facilitate quality audits and reviews.
3. Raw Materials and Packaging Control: Manage raw material and packaging usage, ensure machinery performance, and proper storage conditions.
4. Food Safety and Hygiene: Maintain compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards, and ensure staff are trained and aware of requirements.
5. Staff Welfare and Safety: Prioritize safety, conduct risk assessments, and ensure safety procedures and equipment are used correctly.
6. Training and Development: Provide ongoing staff training, promote multi-skilling, and communicate training needs for company development.
7. Performance Management: Conduct staff appraisals, foster morale, and communicate company goals.
8. Company Rules and Discipline: Enforce rules fairly, handle incidents, and recognize performance achievements.
9. Equal Opportunity: Ensure fair treatment based on performance and ability.
10. Operational Responsibility: Oversee hygiene, engineering, dispatch, receipt of goods, subcontractors, and non-production staff.
11. Site Security: Collaborate with security personnel.
12. Customer and Product Development Support: Assist sales with product trials and ensure customer satisfaction.
13. External Visits: Participate in customer visits as needed.
14. Holiday and Staff Coverage: Coordinate with team leaders for holiday planning.
15. Management Collaboration: Work with senior management on improvements and initiatives.
16. HR Collaboration: Assist with recruitment, training, and induction processes.
17. Equipment Maintenance: Ensure proper use and maintenance of bakery equipment, liaise with engineers, and ensure technical knowledge is available.
18. Additional Duties: Perform any other duties reasonably assigned by senior management.