Production Manager

£35,000| Full Time | 40 hours per week Stonehouse, Gloucestershire | On-site We're recruiting on behalf of an award-winning artisan bakery for a Production & Operations Manager to help take their operation to the next level. Benefits • £35,000+ basic salary (DOE) • Full-time, 40 hours per week • Key member of the senior leadership team • Genuine influence over the next chapter of an ambitious independent bakery • Start date: mid-August 2026 Responsibilities as Production & Operations Manager • Lead and manage the bakery team, including recruitment, training and performance • Support and coach the Kitchen Supervisor, covering the role during holidays • Identify opportunities to improve workflow, equipment, capacity and efficiency • Maintain food safety and compliance standards, including HACCP, COSHH and Health & Safety • Develop new products and refine existing ones • Maintain accurate recipe costings, specifications and allergen records • Manage supplier relationships and negotiate pricing • Monitor costs and identify opportunities to improve profitability • Maintain quality control and product consistency • Step into production and packing during peak periods • Occasionally cover the local delivery round What We're Looking For • Experience managing food production, bakery, confectionery or similar manufacturing • A track record of improving processes or scaling a food business • Strong food safety, HACCP and compliance knowledge • Excellent people management and leadership skills • Strong commercial awareness and understanding of costs and margins • Confidence with spreadsheets, databases and digital systems • Full UK driving licence • Product development experience desirable; confectionery experience a bonus If you're excited by the idea of helping shape the next chapter of an ambitious independent bakery, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more. IND3