Bakery Manager
Location: The Pizza Factory, Nottingham
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
About Us
Joining 2 Sisters means becoming part of the UK’s largest food manufacturer, with a £3 billion+ turnover and over 13,500 employees. At our Finch Close Bakery site in Nottingham, we are passionate about producing high-quality bakery products for our customers while continuously investing in our people and processes.
About The Role
The Bakery Manager will lead operations across the entire factory, working cross-functionally with quality, safety, engineering, and production teams to ensure smooth operations and delivery of top-quality products. With responsibility for 3 direct reports (Shift Managers) and a total team of 60, you’ll be hands-on in driving continuous improvement, managing risk assessments, ensuring compliance, and maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee full bakery operations, ensuring products meet quality and cost standards
- Manage and support 3 Shift Managers to ensure consistent performance across 24-hour operations
- Lead risk assessments, training, and accident investigations
- Ensure quality issues are fully resolved and continuous improvement initiatives are implemented
- Build a culture of accountability, holding teams to high performance standards
About You
This is an excellent opportunity for a strong leader with bakery experience, excellent managerial skills, and a continuous improvement mindset. You’ll need to be confident in managing large teams, driving operational excellence, and working in a fast-paced environment.
Key Skills & Experience
- Strong managerial experience with the ability to lead and challenge teams
- Experience managing a large workforce (40-60 people on shift)
- Bakery or food production background essential
- Proven track record in continuous improvement (Yellow/Green Belt preferred)
- Auditing experience and customer-facing skills
- Level 3 Food Safety and IOSH qualification (NEBOSH preferred)
Working Hours
- Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (40 hours per week)
Benefits
- 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Refer a friend scheme
- Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid offering confidential support 365 days a year
- Boparan Restaurant Group Discount – 50% off at Giraffe World Kitchen, Harry Ramsden, Ed’s Easy Diner, and Burger & Cocktails
- Cycle2Work Scheme
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to bring your expertise to a leading food manufacturer and make a significant impact. With a strong focus on continuous improvement and
collaboration, you’ll be supported to grow and develop in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.
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