Bakery Operations Supervisor: Hygiene, Production & Profits

Career27; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Outspan in Gauteng seeks a Local Supervisor Bakery to oversee hygiene, safety and the bakery production line on site. The role focuses on maintaining standards, managing stock, and ensuring efficient operations to maximise gross margins.

The supervisor will monitor quality, price accuracy, and staff performance while coordinating with management and suppliers to meet daily targets. Strong leadership and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric is required.
• 5 years of service in a relevant supervisory role.
• Candidates must maintain hygiene and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervises hygiene, housekeeping and safe working standards within the bakery department.
• Monitors production process and stock to maximise margins and profits.
• Ensures operating standards are maintained and adheres to security procedures.
• Conducts regular quality checks and ensures stock is rotated; removes damaged/expired stock.
• Prevents wastage, shrinkage and damages; checks pricing and labels.
• Completes relevant administration/documentation and plans promotions.
• Advises customers and handles requests courteously to provide required products/services.
• Monitors budgets (expenses, turnover, gross) and takes required action.
• Maintains optimal stock levels through effective ordering and returns handling.
• Plans daily/weekly production and communicates with staff, management, suppliers.
• Ensures equipment is maintained and operable according to standards.
• Manages employees to uphold standards with trained, motivated personnel.

Skills

Assertive

Attention to detail

Communication

Conscientiousness

Customer service

Team player

Sense of urgency

Operational discipline

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Job description

Outspan in Gauteng seeks a Local Supervisor Bakery to oversee hygiene, safety and the bakery production line on site. The role focuses on maintaining standards, managing stock, and ensuring efficient operations to maximise gross margins.

The supervisor will monitor quality, price accuracy, and staff performance while coordinating with management and suppliers to meet daily targets. Strong leadership and attention to detail are essential.