Assistant Manager; Nights; Clayton Park Bakery

Contract Type:
Permanent, Full-Time

Hours of work: 40 Hours per week (Sunday-Thursday, 21:00 till finish)

We are looking for an Assistant Manager to support the day-to-day running of our bakery production department. You will lead a team of bakery assistants manufacturing a range of savoury products, including pies, sausage rolls and pasties, ensuring that production targets, quality standards and deadlines are consistently achieved.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong leadership skills who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is passionate about teamwork, quality and continuous improvement.

• Lead, motivate and support the production team, encouraging high standards of performance and a positive working environment.
• Oversee daily production activities, ensuring targets, deadlines and KPIs are achieved.
• Support the training, coaching and development of team members.
• Monitor staff performance, attendance and punctuality, taking appropriate action when necessary.
• Ensure all products meet quality standards.
• Ensure production paperwork, traceability records and safety checks are completed accurately and on time.
• Monitor product labelling, ingredient weights, filling specifications, trim storage and metal detection checks.
• Ensure machinery is operated safely and production processes are followed correctly.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, housekeeping and food safety throughout the department.
• Ensure all team members follow health and safety procedures, including the safe handling of materials and movement of equipment.
• Report accidents, near misses, maintenance issues and other concerns promptly.
• Keep the Manager and Supervisors informed of production progress, performance and any operational issues.

This list is not exhaustive

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has strong leadership and communication skills and can motivate a team to achieve its goals.
• Is organised, proactive and has a positive, can-do attitude.
• Can work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.
• Has excellent attention to detail.
• Is confident supporting staff development and addressing performance issues professionally.
• Leads by example and promotes a respectful, professional environment.
• Is flexible and willing to support different tasks and responsibilities as business needs change.