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Bakery Team Leader Food Manufacturing
Location: West Lothian
Employment Type: Full-time | Permanent
Shift Pattern: Various
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Empower Talent is pleased to be partnering with a leading UK food manufacturer to recruit an experienced Bakery Team Leader. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced production environment, with a passion for developing teams and maintaining high standards in quality and safety.
Youll be an essential part of the bakery operation - motivating and guiding a team of production operatives to deliver daily production targets while ensuring compliance with all food safety and H&S protocols. As a key point of contact on the bakery floor, youll also play a critical role in cross-functional communication and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:Lead and supervise a team of production operatives to ensure the smooth running of the bakery line
Maintain a strong focus on quality, safety, hygiene, and performance targets
Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and H&S regulations
Monitor product quality, ingredients, and equipment throughout production runs
Promote clean as you go practices and good manufacturing processes (GMP)
Coordinate with planning, technical, maintenance, dispatch and quality teams to maintain workflow and resolve issues quickly
Help identify training needs and assist the Shift Manager in delivering training plans
Monitor team attendance and performance; support in managing performance-related matters
Oversee agency and temporary team members to ensure productivity and engagement
Record and report on production output, downtime, and other key metrics
Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying and implementing process efficiencies
Operate machinery or support on the line as needed
Provide cover for Shift Managers during absence
Experience leading or supervising a team in a food production or FMCG environment
A strong understanding of food safety and health & safety practices
Proactive, hands-on leadership style with the ability to motivate and coach others
Comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Strong communication and coordination skills across teams and departments
Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence
Desirable:
Previous bakery production experience
Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and audit standards
Experience supporting agency/temporary staff in a high-volume operation
Competitive salary based on experience
Company pension scheme
Opportunities for career progression
Supportive, values-driven working environment
On-site facilities and free parking
Employee assistance programme and staff discounts
If you're an experienced team leader or senior operative looking to step into a bigger leadership role, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a business that values quality, people, and progress.
Apply now through Empower Talent.
