Job description:
There is plenty happening at The Pudding Compartment and Creative Bake Co. Our business is growing, our bakery is getting busier, and we are developing new products and opportunities with customers across the UK.
To help us take this next step, we’re looking for an enthusiastic, hands-on Bakery Supervisor who can bring energy, organisation and strong leadership to our production team. This is a great opportunity to join a friendly, people-focused business at an exciting stage in its development. You won’t be supervising from behind a desk - you’ll be right at the heart of the bakery, ensuring that great products are produced every day.
Established in 2007, we manufacture a delicious range of handcrafted sweet treats for cafés, retailers, caterers and travel customers. Our products include cakes, cookies, biscuits, shortbread and traybakes — all developed and made at our bakery.
Permanent, Full-Time preferred but flexible hours possible
Working closely with the Operations Manager, you will lead and support our Team Leaders and bakery team to achieve daily targets and help us improve the way we work — making the bakery safer, more efficient and an even better place to work.
Your responsibilities
· Planning workflows using a web based MRP system and allocating people effectively against the production plan.
· Ensuring daily production, quality and delivery targets are achieved.
· Maintaining excellent food safety, hygiene and housekeeping standards.
· Supporting team members to follow standard working methods.
· Identifying and escalating safety, quality, equipment and ingredient-supply issues.
· Maintaining and improving workplace organisation through 5S activities.
· Leading practical problem-solving and continuous-improvement activities.
· Supporting recipe trials, new-product development and the introduction of new products into production.
Developing and implementing clear standard operating procedures.
About you
Are you someone who enjoys working with people, takes pride in producing delicious products, and thrives in a busy environment? The successful candidate will need to be enthusiastic, energetic, organised and flexible to respond to changing production priorities and business needs.
You will ideally have:
· Experience supervising or leading a team in a bakery, food-manufacturing or similar environment.
· A sound understanding of bakery practices, equipment, products and quality standards.
· Strong organisational skills and the ability to plan and prioritise work.
· A practical, hands-on approach — you’ll be happy to roll up your sleeves and help the team when needed.
· Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
· The confidence to make sensible decisions using the information available.
· The ability to identify problems, investigate their causes and implement practical solutions.
· A positive, flexible and dependable attitude.
· The ability to learn quickly and think on your feet, whilst remaining calm and effective.
· An interest in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.
Experience of 5S or Lean Manufacturing is helpful but not essential; relevant training will be provided.
Why join us?
Join a growing business at an exciting stage in its journey.
Work in a varied, hands-on leadership role where you can make a genuine difference.
Help develop the people, processes and products that will support our future growth.
Receive training and opportunities to develop your leadership and continuous-improvement skills.
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Free parking
Work Location: In person
