Production Manager

£35,000| Full Time | 40 hours per week

Stonehouse, Gloucestershire | On-site

We're recruiting on behalf of an award-winning artisan bakery for a Production & Operations Manager to help take their operation to the next level.

Benefits

£35,000+ basic salary (DOE)

Full-time, 40 hours per week

Key member of the senior leadership team

Genuine influence over the next chapter of an ambitious independent bakery

Start date: mid-August 2026

Responsibilities as Production & Operations Manager

Lead and manage the bakery team, including recruitment, training and performance

Support and coach the Kitchen Supervisor, covering the role during holidays

Identify opportunities to improve workflow, equipment, capacity and efficiency

Maintain food safety and compliance standards, including HACCP, COSHH and Health & Safety

Develop new products and refine existing ones

Maintain accurate recipe costings, specifications and allergen records

Manage supplier relationships and negotiate pricing

Monitor costs and identify opportunities to improve profitability

Maintain quality control and product consistency

Step into production and packing during peak periods

Occasionally cover the local delivery round

What We're Looking For

Experience managing food production, bakery, confectionery or similar manufacturing

A track record of improving processes or scaling a food business

Strong food safety, HACCP and compliance knowledge

Excellent people management and leadership skills

Strong commercial awareness and understanding of costs and margins

Confidence with spreadsheets, databases and digital systems

Full UK driving licence

Product development experience desirable; confectionery experience a bonus

If you're excited by the idea of helping shape the next chapter of an ambitious independent bakery, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more.

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