Head Baker

Thrive Group are delighted to be working with our client near Bath who is actively looking to recruit a Head Baker to join the team on a permanent basis. This is a hands-on leadership position for an experienced baker who understands artisan production and can bring together people, processes and product quality in a busy manufacturing environment. What you will be doing: Leading, developing and motivating the night-shift bakery team. Overseeing production from ingredient preparation through to final packing and dispatch. Ensuring production plans are delivered on time, in full and to specification. Acting as the key link between the night shift and site management, ensuring clear communication. Working with the Production Manager to improve quality, consistency, efficiency and throughput. Identifying opportunities to reduce waste, improve yields and increase productivity. Maintaining high standards of health and safety, food safety and good manufacturing practice. Supporting staffing rotas, team training and cross-skilling across production areas. Ensuring production records are completed accurately and the site remains audit ready. Monitoring equipment condition and escalating maintenance issues promptly. Supporting new product development and improvements to existing products. You''ll also act as deputy to the Production Manager, taking operational responsibility for the site when required. What you will need to succeed: Extensive experience in baking, ..... full job details .....