Night Packing Coordinator

The Bread Factory; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned bakery in Greater London seeks a Night Packing Operations Manager to oversee the packing operation, ensuring compliance with Food Safety and GMP standards. Focused on managing team performance and efficiency, you will lead a dedicated team while controlling costs and maintaining quality. Strong leadership and decision-making abilities are essential in this fast-paced environment. A generous perks package is included with significant discounts at associated retailers.

Benefits

50% discount at GAIL’s

40% off at The Bread Factory & The Flour Station Markets

Discounts from high-street retailers

24-hour GP service

Cycle To Work scheme

Qualifications

• Excellent listening skills and ability.
• Flexibility in adjusting priorities.
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Run an efficient night packing operation.
• Maintain high standards of Food Safety and GMP.
• Control wage costs and manage packing area.
• Lead and develop packing team through shift leaders.

Skills

Excellent written skills

Communication skills

Leadership qualities

Strong decision-making skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Job description

Every day is different at The Bread Factory, but here are some of the things you will be doing:

Responsibilities

• Run an efficient night packing operation.
• Deliver high standards of Food Safety, Health & Safety, and GMP as set by the Company.
• Plan and organise the packing to maintain a cost-effective and smooth operation.
• Control of wage cost, working within budgeted guidelines.
• Directly manage all aspects of packing, reviewing packing needs on a daily basis and planning accordingly together with the manager.
• Effectively lead the areas of quality, productivity, and performance.
• Responsible for the operational implementation of new products, including updating inventory and staff training.
• Resolving any anticipated problems or concerns, e.g. shortages, quality issues, delays, operational issues, etc., with other departments as soon as possible, ensuring great internal and external customer relations.
• Review key performance indicators on a regular basis.
• Food Safety, H&S, GMP:
  • Address Food Safety, H&S, and GMP concerns in a timely manner, working closely with the Technical department to proactively address issues.
• Manage the Packing Area:
  • Ensure the highest levels of cleanliness across the department, including clean-as-you-go and deep cleaning.
• Team Management:
  • Packing Shift Leader management and development of the packing team through the shift leaders, including rotas, managing absences, including holidays, performance feedback, probation reviews, and job chats, holding daily briefings with the team.
  • Identify vacancies and recruit packers as required.
  • Manage productivity levels in line with budgeted expectations, including overtime.
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
  • On Time finish.
  • Labour efficiency.
  • Food Safety Accreditation - BRC.
  • Health & Safety.

Qualifications & Skills

• Excellent written skills, communication, and listening skills and ability.
• Excellent leadership qualities.
• Strong decision-making and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and be flexible by adjusting priorities.
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills.

The Bread Factory is London’s leading Artisan Bakery, known for award‑winning breads, pastries, and cakes, supplying top‑quality products across e‑commerce, grocery, food services, and retailers such as our GAIL’s Bakeries nationwide.

Fresh bread daily to take home to enjoy with family and friends.

Benefits

• 50% discount at GAIL’s
• 40% off at The Bread Factory & The Flour Station Markets.
• Discounts and Savings from high‑street retailers and restaurants.
• 24‑hour GP service.
• Cycle To Work scheme.

Our Values

• We Care about a Job Well Done: Since 1993, we have been champions in traditional baking with the finest ingredients and techniques. We always do things the right way, not the easy way.
• We Care about Baking: At The Bread Factory, all our teams take pride in crafting beautiful, freshly baked loaves, pastries, and cakes. We are all passionate about our products and share knowledge among us all.
• We Care about Each Other: We always act with respect, empathy, and support to our employees, neighbours and customers.
• We Care about Community: We believe in minimising unsustainable practices and reducing waste. While ensuring we continue to provide everyone with nutritious high‑quality food.