Factory Operations Manager-Wenzel's The Bakers

Wenzel's the Bakers Factory Operations Manager role 

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About us:

Wenzel's The Bakers has been serving delicious baked goods and savoury treats for over 40 years. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction has made us a beloved fixture in the communities we serve.

The Role:

The role will see the successful candidate report to the Operations Director and control multiple aspects of the Factory environment. The factory is a bakery production unit that caters for our retail outlets. We currently have 108 shops and are expanding rapidly.

The Factory Operations Manager will be the person who is responsible for leading product quality, manufacturing, maintenance, logistics, inventory management, and factory performance. We are looking for a successful candidate to demonstrate expertise in building an efficient team, implementing new procedures, and bringing new ideas in an evolving factory setting.

Location:

The role is based within our Bakery at The Wenzel's Head Office, Sunley House Olds Approach, Watford, WD18 9TB.

Pay & Hours:

We offer a competitive pay of £60,000- £70,000 depending on experience  Working hours are 45 hours per week over 5 days, Monday - Sunday. 

Benefits:

• Free meal provided every shift and 50% off all other food.
• Enrolment to company pension scheme
• Holiday entitlement of 28 days including bank holidays.
• Day off for your Birthday - paid day off in addition to your holiday entitlement.
• Staff incentives including competitions and bonus schemes
• Excellent training, including apprenticeship opportunities as well as lots of career progression and development programmes
• Free employee benefit scheme, offering discounts at almost 1000 online and instore retailers, gyms, restaurants, cinemas travel and lots more
• A Wellbeing Centre, helping to create a happier and healthier lifestyle, as well as an employee assistance 24/7 helpline offering free confidential advice and support
• Individual Private Healthcare Cover 
• Free Parking        
• Team fun with social events throughout the year.

Key Responsibilities & Requirements:

• Efficiently manage the bakery, ensuring smooth operations and adherence to quality standards.
• Uphold strict food hygiene and compliance regulations, implementing and monitoring safety protocols, and maintaining cleanliness throughout the bakery.
• Oversee regular production quality checks to ensure all products meet the company's high standards and specifications.
• Administer traceability and stock software to accurately track inventory, monitor stock levels, and ensure efficient stock rotation.
• Manage equipment maintenance and oversee inventory management, ensuring all equipment is in working order and maintaining appropriate stock levels of raw materials.
• Provide training and development opportunities to all staff, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their roles effectively.
• Work closely with the HR team to manage/oversee any employee relations issues within your team, including any individual grievance, disciplinary, performance and absence issues.
• Collaborate with the production team to plan and optimize production volumes, production runs, and efficiency, aiming to maximize productivity while minimizing wastage.
• Oversee and direct the logistics department, responsible for managing the distribution from the Central Processing Unit to retail outlets.
• Monitor and improve key performance indicators (KPIs), including staff retention, wage costs, production quality, production efficiency, and wastage.

• Proven experience in a bakery, factory, or food production environment.     
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills to effectively manage a dynamic production environment.
• Proficiency in using traceability and stock software for inventory management and reporting.
  
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance and troubleshooting procedures, ensuring optimal performance and minimal downtime.
  
• Strong leadership and communication skills to effectively train and motivate a team.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions.

Next steps:

If you feel you are the right fit for Wenzel’s please click “apply now” to be directed to our recruitment portal. From there please follow the steps as required.

Wenzel’s the Bakers is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

REF: WENFAC