Bakery Production Manager – Multi-Shift Leadership & Quality

JobSpace; Auckland; On-site; NZD 128,943,000 - 157,597,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant partnerships

Job summary

WHEATZ BAKERY LIMITED in Auckland is seeking an experienced Bakery Manufacturing Manager to lead our bakery production operation, supplying cafés, restaurant chains, and our own outlets. This hands-on, multi-shift role owns production strategy, cost and quality performance, staffing, and compliance, reporting to the Director and partnering with marketing and sales on launches.

You will manage rostering, training, and continuous improvement to meet demand while upholding safety and food safety

Qualifications

• Experience managing a full bakery or food production team across multiple shifts.
• Experience with staff rostering, performance management and hiring decisions.
• Experience serving wholesale foodservice or retail channels.
• NZ work experience is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Determine and implement production strategy and schedules across all shifts.
• Own the production budget and cost performance, including labour, ingredients and wastage.
• Control equipment maintenance, capital equipment purchasing, and quality/food safety standards.
• Coordinate occupational health and safety requirements and ensure H&S compliance.
• Direct bakers and production staff across all shifts, including rostering, training and performance management.
• Partner with marketing and sales on forecasts, new product development and launches.
• Report to the Director on production performance, capacity and growth opportunities.

Skills

People management

Budgeting

Cost control

Food safety

Shift management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Technology / Food Science / Manufacturing

Level 4 or higher qualification in food production/bakery trades

Job description

WHEATZ BAKERY LIMITED in Auckland is seeking an experienced Bakery Manufacturing Manager to lead our bakery production operation, supplying cafés, restaurant chains, and our own outlets. This hands-on, multi-shift role owns production strategy, cost and quality performance, staffing, and compliance, reporting to the Director and partnering with marketing and sales on launches.

You will manage rostering, training, and continuous improvement to meet demand while upholding safety and food safety