Bakery Production Supervisor / Bread Packaging Worker

Position OverviewWe are seeking a skilled, responsible, and detail-oriented Bakery Production Supervisor / Bread Packaging Worker to oversee daily bakery production activities and perform efficient bread and bakery product packaging. The ideal candidate will have good knowledge of bakery production processes, strong attention to detail, a hands-on approach, and the ability to maintain high standards of product quality, hygiene, food safety, and production efficiency.Key ResponsibilitiesOversee daily bakery production and packaging operations to ensure smooth and efficient workflow.Supervise bakery production and packaging staff and coordinate daily work assignments, production schedules, and targets.Assist with the preparation, production, baking, cooling, and packaging of bread and other bakery products according to production requirements.Operate and monitor bakery production, mixing, baking, slicing, cooling, sealing, labeling, and packaging equipment.Measure and prepare ingredients according to recipes, production specifications, and required quantities.Monitor dough preparation, fermentation, baking temperature, baking time, product appearance, and overall production quality.Inspect raw materials and finished bakery products for freshness, appearance, size, weight, texture, packaging, and defects.Set up, adjust, and monitor production and packaging machines according to product and production requirements.Pack bread and bakery products accurately using appropriate packaging materials, labels, and quantities.Ensure correct product types, sizes, quantities, production dates, expiry dates, and batch information are used for each order.Identify and report equipment faults, ingredient issues, product defects, packaging problems, and food safety concerns.Perform basic cleaning, maintenance, and adjustments of bakery production and packaging equipment.Maintain accurate production records, packaging records, inventory records, quality inspection reports, and material usage records.Monitor ingredient and packaging material usage to minimize waste and maintain production efficiency.Coordinate with sales, purchasing, warehouse, delivery, and other departments when required.Ensure proper storage and handling of ingredients, finished products, packaging materials, tools, and equipment.Maintain strict hygiene, sanitation, food safety, and workplace safety standards throughout the production and packaging areas.Train and guide staff on bakery production procedures, packaging methods, equipment operation, hygiene, and food safety requirements.Monitor production efficiency, product quality, packaging accuracy, material waste, and order completion schedules.Ensure finished products are properly packed, labeled, stored, and prepared for delivery or collection.Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, product quality, packaging accuracy, hygiene standards, and waste reduction.Requirements & QualificationsPrevious experience as a Bakery Production Supervisor, Bakery Worker, Bread Production Worker, Bread Packaging Worker, Bakery Production Operator, Food Production Supervisor, or similar role.Experience in bakery production, bread manufacturing, food processing, food packaging, or related industries would be an advantage.Good knowledge of bread and bakery production processes, including mixing, dough preparation, proofing, baking, cooling, slicing, and packaging.Experience operating bakery production and packaging machinery would be an advantage.Ability to follow recipes, production instructions, measurements, specifications, and quality standards accurately.Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining consistent product quality.Good knowledge of food hygiene, sanitation, food safety, and proper food-handling procedures.Good troubleshooting, problem-solving, and practical technical skills.Ability to inspect ingredients and finished bakery products and identify quality or packaging issues.Good communication, organizational, teamwork, and supervisory skills.Ability to supervise and coordinate production and packaging staff effectively.Physically fit and comfortable standing for extended periods and performing repetitive production and packaging work.Reliable, responsible, hardworking, and able to work in a fast-paced bakery production environment.Good computer skills and ability to maintain production and inventory records.Relevant food production, bakery, food safety, or manufacturing certification would be an advantage.Flexible to work shifts, early mornings, weekends, public holidays, or extended hours when required.Fluent English required; additional languages would be an advantage.