Bakery Supervisor in Weston-Super-Mare

Job description

Job Title: Bakery Supervisor

Location: South West, UK

Reports to: Factory Manager

Salary: £25,000–£30,000 (depending on experience)

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and hands-on Bakery Supervisor to support the Factory Manager in overseeing day-to-day production within our bakery/factory. This role carries significant ownership over ingredients preparation, mixing, baking, production flow, packaging and courier dispatch.

You will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of operations, consistent product quality, and efficient workflow across the production team.

Key Responsibilities

Production Leadership

• Support the Factory Manager in managing daily production operations
• Take ownership of ingredient preparation, batch set-up, mixing and baking processes
• Maintain production schedules and ensure targets are met
• Help coordinate team workflow and ensure operations run smoothly

Hands-On Production

• Carry out mixing, baking, ingredient prep and production tasks
• Ensure all recipes, measurements and processes are followed accurately
• Assist in monitoring product quality and consistency

Packaging & Dispatch Management

• Oversee packaging operations to maintain efficiency and product presentation standards
• Prepare and manage courier orders and dispatch schedules
• Maintain packaging inventory and highlight stock requirements

Quality, Hygiene & Compliance

• Uphold all food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP, Food Safety Level 2/3)
• Ensure work areas are clean, organised and audit-ready
• Contribute to continuous improvement across production processes

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Experience in food production, bakery, or similar manufacturing environment
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills
• Ability to take ownership and work with autonomy
• Confident working with processes, measurements and schedules
• Good communication skills and a team-first mindset

Desirable:

• Previous experience in a supervisory or senior production role
• Familiarity with bakery machinery and production equipment
• Food safety qualifications

Personal Attributes

• Reliable, proactive and responsible
• Calm under pressure with a practical, problem-solving approach
• Hands-on, energetic, and able to support the team where needed
• Takes pride in efficiency, quality and consistency

Working Hours

Full-time position. Early starts and some flexibility may be required depending on production demands.

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Weston-Super-Mare

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Profession type

Management

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English