Shift Manager AM Shift

Mainstream Enlightenment; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading artisan bakery in Milton Keynes is seeking a Production Manager to oversee daily operations. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience in food manufacturing, strong communication skills, and the ability to motivate a team. This full-time role offers comprehensive benefits, including discounts and wellbeing support, while focusing on high-quality artisan production.

Benefits

50% GAILs discount

Wellbeing benefits including a 24-hour GP service

Cycle to work schemes

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a similar or food manufacturing environment.
• Ability to motivate, inspire, and support a team in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong communication and organisational skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage production during shifts.
• Train, support, and guide Line Leaders and team members.
• Monitor product quality and compliance.

Skills

Leadership experience

Team motivation

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Bread Factory is the UK’s leading artisan bakery. We make award-winning bread, pastries, and cakes, and as well as supporting our neighbourhood bakeries at GAILs, we are the proud suppliers behind London’s Michelin restaurants, prestigious hotels, and even Buckingham Palace! We believe in making good bread. We may have grown over the years, but our philosophy has not changed to make exceptional quality artisan bread, cakes, and pastries so more people can enjoy them. We bake by hand with natural ingredients, we insist on the finest ingredients, and though were always innovating, our baking is based on time-honoured techniques and our decades-old starters. Nothing pleases us as much as a freshly baked, lovingly crafted loaf. Product is at the heart of our bakeries and everything we do must tell a story that inspires, our people to support us on our journey of growth, leading the way for artisan baking in the UK.

Contracted Hours

40 hours Full Time

Working Hours

7am-3pm

Shift Pattern

Monday to Friday (sometimes flexibility might be required during the weekend during peak time)

Location

Milton Keynes

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage production during shifts, ensuring smooth operations and quality standards
• Train, support, and guide Line Leaders and team members to deliver consistent results
• Monitor product quality, food hygiene, and health & safety compliance at all times
• Plan and manage rotas, absences, and staffing to maintain efficiency
• Drive continuous improvement, hold daily briefings, and collaborate with management on targets and P&L

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a similar or food manufacturing environment
• Ability to motivate, inspire, and support a team in a fast-paced setting
• Strong communication and organisational skills with attention to detail
• Confidence in handling performance reviews, feedback, and team development
• Good computer literacy, including Microsoft Office, for admin and reporting tasks

Benefits

• Family-friendly policies such as maternity and paternity pay, and grandparents leave.
• 50% GAILs discount and 40% off at The Bread Factory & The Flour Station Markets.
• Wellbeing benefits such as 24-hour GP service, parties, Cycle to work schemes and more

Our Care Values

• We Care About Job Well Done
• We Care About Baking
• We Care About Each Other
• We Care About Community
• We believe in minimising unsustainable practices and reducing waste. Whilst ensuring we continue to provide everyone with nutritious high-quality food.