Bakery Manager

Bakery Manager

(Overseeing production and all related operations)

 R.J. Kerr Ballymena Ltd are seeking a highly motivated, organised individual to join our Bakery Management team. This role has a varied remit including managing and monitoring production, supervising personnel, ensure quality control and  targets are achieved while maintaining excellent service standards.  The Bakery Manager requires a blend of administrative, organisational and leadership skills. They will have general business knowledge and experience of Bakery Management.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary, subject to experience.
• Private Healthcare
• Company pension
• On-site parking

If you are hardworking, willing to get involved and respond well to a challenging and fast-moving environment, then you will find Kerrs Bakery to be a well-matched employer who will support you at every turn and reward your dedication with support.

Closing date: 31st May 2024

Applications for this role will be considered immediately with a view to placing the right individual as soon as possible, so please register your interest early. Please note, the role may close in advance of the advertised closing date, which is for guidance only.

Ability to commute/relocate: Ballymena, BT42 3AH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required).

R.J. Kerr Ballymena Ltd. reserve the right to enhance the criteria in the event of an unprecedented response.

R.J. Kerr Ballymena Ltd. are an equal opportunities employer.

About The Role

The role:

•  Planning, organising, monitoring the production and dispatch processes and adjusting the schedules to ensure all products are produced on time and of a high quality.
• Create a multi-skilled, flexible workforce, with on-going training and  development, welfare and discipline of the bakery. Managing ongoing job performance of bakery team.
• Working with the management team to implement the company’s policies and goals. 
• Deliver business objectives, prioritise and execute plans to ensure that all targets are met (e.g. deadlines, quality, customer spec, legislation etc.)
• Challenge, investigate and correct non-conformances e.g. quality, stock rotation, waste management etc.
• Develop improvement plans that support and promote the drive for continuous improvement.
• Maximise effectiveness and efficiency and reduce operating costs.
• Monitor bakery, ensuring that all activities run smoothly.
• Any other duties, within reason and capability, as determined by management team.

Required Criteria

• Do you have previous experience managing a bakery?
• Do you have sound knowledge of different baking techniques?
• Do you have the ability to work under pressure?
• Do you have outstanding problem-solving skills?
• Excellent management skills?
• Effective communication skills?
• Exceptional customer service skills?

Skills Needed

Managing Teams, Bakery Skills, Communication

Salary

Not disclosed