Production Manager (Tuesday–Saturday Shift Pattern)

Description

Salary: Up to GBP45,000 + benefits (with scope to increase after probation)

Shift Pattern: Tuesday & Wednesday: 4:00am 12:00pm

Thursday, Friday & Saturday: 10:00pm 6:00am

This role requires someone comfortable operating across early mornings and night production, leading from the front and setting the tone for pace, quality and discipline on shift. There is scope for this to change to a day shift after 12 months, once processes have been embedded.

Are you a hands on Production Manager, Senior Supervisor, or Head Baker ready to step into a bigger leadership role? Do you enjoy setting structure, driving standards, and leading from the front in fast paced food production environments?

We re partnering with a high growth, wholesale led artisan bakery in Wiltshire that s entering an exciting phase of expansion. With increasing volumes and new equipment coming online, they re now looking for a strong Production Manager to take ownership of the Tuesday Saturday production function and help shape how the operation runs as it scales.

What You ll Be Doing

Lead, motivate and develop a production team of circa 20 staff across staggered shiftsTake full ownership of shift planning, rota management and labour deploymentDrive efficiencies across workflow, batching, labour utilisation and output as volumes growMaintain high standards of food safety, hygiene and complianceImprove structure, communication and accountability across shiftsSupport the introduction of new equipment and evolving production processesBe a visible, hands on leader on the shop floor, setting clear expectations and standards

What s In It for You

Join a scaling, entrepreneurial food business at a pivotal stage of growthGenuine opportunity to shape the production function and influence how it evolvesExposure to new equipment and operational improvementsCompetitive salary up to GBP45,000 with review and potential increase after probationA role with real ownership, visibility and long term progression potential

Your Background

Experience within food manufacturing, ideally bakery or fresh foodStrongly desirable: experience working with dough, proving, baking or pastry productionOpen to experienced Production Managers or Head Bakers ready to transition into a broader operational leadership roleConfident leading teams in fast paced, high volume environmentsStrong understanding of production flow, labour planning and efficiency improvementProcess driven but pragmatic, someone who values structure but also thinks outside the boxCalm under pressure, proactive and solutions focused

Join a Business That Invests in You

If you re motivated by leadership, improvement and being part of an exciting growth journey this could be the perfect next step.

Apply now or get in touch to learn more about the role and the business behind it.

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