Bakery Manager

Responsibilities:

Operations Management:

• Oversee daily bakery operations to ensure smooth and efficient workflow.
• Develop and implement production schedules to meet customer demand and business targets.
• Ensure timely production and distribution of bakery products.
• Monitor product quality, consistency, and presentation standards.
• Establish and enforce Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across all bakery functions.
• Ensure all bakery equipment is properly maintained and operational.

• Plan and coordinate daily, weekly, and monthly production activities.
• Monitor production processes to ensure adherence to approved recipes and quality standards.
• Optimize production efficiency and capacity utilization.
• Minimize production waste, losses, and downtime.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity.

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of bakers, mixers, packers, drivers, cleaners, and sales personnel.
• Prepare staff schedules, duty rosters, and shift plans.
• Conduct employee onboarding, training, coaching, and performance evaluations.
• Foster a productive, safe, and positive work environment.
• Enforce company policies, workplace discipline, and safety procedures.
• Support recruitment, promotion, and disciplinary processes as required.

• Monitor stock levels of raw materials, packaging supplies, and finished goods.
• Approve inventory requests and coordinate procurement activities.
• Conduct regular inventory counts and stock reconciliations.
• Prevent stock shortages, overstocking, and inventory losses.
• Ensure proper storage and handling of raw materials and finished products in line with food safety standards.

• Monitor operational costs, production expenses, and overall profitability.
• Implement cost-control measures to reduce waste and improve margins.
• Ensure proper cash handling and financial accountability
• Prepare and submit weekly and monthly operational reports.
• Collaborate with the accountant to develop budgets and achieve financial targets.

• Monitor customer satisfaction levels and address customer concerns promptly.
• Develop and implement strategies to increase sales, customer retention, and market share.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with distributors, supermarkets, hotels, restaurants, and other key customers.
• Analyze customer feedback and market trends to support business growth initiatives.

• Ensure strict compliance with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
• Maintain compliance with all relevant Nigerian regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Coordinate internal and external inspections, audits, and regulatory assessments.
• Implement and monitor quality control procedures to maintain product excellence.
• Ensure staff adherence to health, safety, and food handling regulations.

• A minimum of a Higher National Diploma (HND) in business administration, food science, production management, operations management, or a related field.
• Professional certification in bakery production, food safety, operations management, or a related discipline is an added advantage.
• Minimum of five (5) years' experience in bakery operations, manufacturing, or food production, with at least two (2) years in a managerial or supervisory capacity.
• Strong leadership, team management, and supervisory skills.
• Production planning, scheduling, and process optimization.
• Inventory control and warehouse management.
• Financial management, budgeting, and cost-control skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations, quality assurance, and hygiene standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, and reporting tools.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines.

• Full-time position.
• May require working weekends, public holidays, and early morning shifts based on production demands.
• Work environment includes bakery production facilities, storage areas, and administrative offices.

Application Deadline: Applications closes in 2 weeks