Founded in 1995 in the heart of Belfast, Kirks Bakery has built a proud reputation for delicious handmade bread, traditional home baking, and exceptional customer service. As of 2025, we're delighted to announce that Dougies Goodies has welcomed Kirks Bakery into their family -- and exciting times are ahead!
Do you have a passion for traditional baking and a flair for leadership? Do you thrive in a fast-paced production environment where quality and teamwork go hand in hand?
If so, we'd love to hear from you!
We're looking for a Bakery Production Manager to oversee our daily bakery operations, leading our talented baking team to deliver consistently high-quality products. Working closely with senior management, you'll ensure that production runs smoothly, efficiently, and safely -- all while maintaining the handcrafted quality Kirks is known for.
Key Responsibilities
Support Relocation to New Bakery Unit:
Play a key role in planning and executing the transition into our new bakery facility -- including equipment setup, workflow optimisation, and ensuring continuity of production during the move.
Oversee Daily Production:
Manage all aspects of bakery production, ensuring our baked goods are produced on time and to the highest quality standards.
Team Leadership:
Supervise, train, and motivate bakery staff to achieve production goals, foster teamwork, and maintain a positive working environment.
Quality Assurance:
Monitor preparation and baking processes to guarantee consistency, freshness, and excellence in every product.
Production Planning:
Create and manage production schedules, coordinating with sales and distribution to meet demand and minimise waste.
Inventory & Supply Management:
Oversee ingredient and packaging stock levels, placing orders as needed and ensuring proper rotation and storage.
Process Improvement:
Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance quality, without compromising our traditional baking methods.
Health & Safety Compliance:
Ensure all staff follow food safety, hygiene, and workplace health and safety standards at all times.
Qualifications & Experience
Proven experience in a bakery production or bakery management role (ideally 3+ years).
Strong technical knowledge of bakery processes, ingredients, and production techniques.
Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities, with strong attention to detail.
Ability to thrive under pressure in a busy production environment.
Sound knowledge of SALSA, Food Safety, HACCP, and Health & Safety standards.
Flexibility to work early mornings, weekends, and peak production periods.
Physical stamina to handle the demands of a busy bakery setting.
Why Join Kirks Bakery?
You'll be joining a passionate, close-knit team who take pride in tradition while embracing the excitement of growth and innovation. As part of the Dougies Goodies family, we're expanding our reach and our offerings -- and we want you to be a key part of that journey.
Ready to rise with us?
Send your CV and a short message telling us why you'd make a great Bakery Production Manager at Kirks.
Let's create something amazing together!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: 35,000.00-40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company events
Discounted or free food
Free parking
Store discount
Work Location: In person
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