Team Leader

The Flavour Network; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Leicester is seeking a Bakery Team Leader to oversee bakery operations and ensure production targets are met. The ideal candidate has experience in food manufacturing, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to quality. This role offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for career growth within a passionate team culture.

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits

Growth opportunities

Training and development

Qualifications

• Previous experience in bakery or food manufacturing.
• Strong leadership skills managing a team.
• Good knowledge of HACCP and health & safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee bakery line operations and manage production targets.
• Maintain product quality standards and conduct regular checks.
• Lead and motivate the bakery team.

Skills

Leadership skills

Understanding of food safety

Problem-solving ability

Attention to detail

Tools

Production control systems

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Bakery Team Leader (Food Manufacturing)

Salary: £31,500

Location: Leicester

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Working Hours: Sunday to Thursday 06:00am - 16:00pm (Some flexibility needed)

Immediate start available

The Flavour Network is excited to be supporting a leading food manufacturer in the recruitment of a Bakery Team Leader. This is a great opportunity for an experienced and hands-on food production professional to join a fast-growing business that combines traditional food making techniques with modern manufacturing.

As Bakery Team Leader, youll play a key role in ensuring bakery operations run smoothly, safely, and efficiently, maintaining high standards of quality and leading your team to deliver excellence every day.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all bakery line operations, ensuring production targets are achieved safely and efficiently.
• Maintain high product quality standards in line with specifications and food safety requirements.
• Conduct regular checks on product appearance, weights, and bake consistency.
• Ensure correct use, cleaning, and maintenance of bakery equipment (ovens, mixers, depositors, etc.).
• Lead, motivate, and support the bakery team to achieve daily production goals.
• Organise team breaks, allocate tasks, and ensure effective shift coverage.
• Coach and develop team members to build skills, confidence, and performance.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performance culture.
• Complete short interval control (SIC) reporting to monitor performance and identify issues.
• Escalate and resolve problems quickly, whether equipment, quality, or process-related.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and suggest better ways of working.
• Ensure all team members follow health, safety, and hygiene procedures at all times.
• Carry out pre-start checks and ensure the safe operation of bakery machinery.
• Take ownership of accident prevention and near-miss reporting.
• Support site-wide compliance with food safety and quality management standards.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a bakery, food manufacturing, or fast-paced production environment.
• Strong leadership skills, with confidence managing and motivating a team.
• Good understanding of food safety, HACCP, and health & safety practices.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organisational ability.
• Able to perform under pressure while maintaining attention to detail and product quality.
• Forklift licence is desirable
• Experience with short interval reporting (SIC) or similar production control systems is desirable
• Proactive and alert to what's happening across the production line.
• Takes ownership and accountability for results.
• Positive attitude and a commitment to continuous improvement.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive pay and benefits package.
• Opportunity to grow with a fast-developing and ambitious food brand.
• Supportive and passionate team culture.
• Training and development opportunities to support career progression.