Assistant Production Manager - Baker

Assistant Production Manager

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Production Manager to join a leading artisan wholesale bakery. This leadership role reports to the Head Baker and sits at the heart of daily baking operations and bakery product development.

• Lead a team of bakers in bread production, managing day-to-day operations and supporting product development.
• Oversee shift management in a 24/7 environment, ensuring smooth handovers and consistent performance.
• Drive operational excellence through a strong understanding of productivity metrics and cost control.
• Produce accurate weekly reports on key production metrics and represent the business at key meetings with customers and stakeholders.
• Motivate, coach and develop the bakery production team.

• Proven experience in bread production within a craft or wholesale bakery.
• Demonstrates commitment to food safety, traceability, and high-level working practices.
• Strong leadership capability, whether established in a similar role or developing at Senior Section Leader or Supervisor level with a track record of improving productivity while managing tight cost controls.
• A hands‑on, collaborative management style with the ability to coach, motivate, and develop teams to consistently achieve operational excellence.

Paying £40,000 to £50,000 + Bonus dependent on experience.

The role is commutable from London, Waltham Cross, Enfield, Woodford, Barnet, Romford, Epping, Potters Bar, and Edgware.

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