Bakery Production Manager

We’ve been trusted to serve Aussie communities since 1914 and grown to become a top 30-listed on the ASX with over 115,000 team members and a portfolio of iconic brands. At Coles Group, you’ll not only get to make a difference to millions of Aussie lives—you’ll also get to see your impact.

**About the team**:
Our Customer Fulfilment Centres (CFCs) are an even smarter and easier way to fulfil online orders and deliver the smiles for our customers. And you could get involved. Your role, no matter where you are at a CFC, will have a direct contribution to every customer's order. How good is that. At the forefront of driving innovation, you’ll be part of redefining the customer experience in online grocery shopping. The first of their kind in Australia, our CFCs help provide customers with improved availability and freshness, a broader produce range and a seamless digital experience.

**About the role**:
You will be responsible for leading and managing the successful operations of the Bakery production room within the Customer Fulfilment Centre.

You will also have:

- Experience managing a production facility and/or factory operation including managing trade qualified bakers
- Understanding of quality control and production schedules involved in the production of cut produce products
- Experience in scheduling, production and load planning
- Ability to drive and manage metrics
- Automotive plant experience preferable.

***About you and your skills**:
We’re looking for an experienced Bakery professional ideally who has a track record in a developing environment with the ability to set up process.

You will also have:

- A High School Diploma (eg. HSC/VCE) or equivalent
- Tertiary qualifications in food science, hospitality or business/management preferred but not essential
- Trade qualifications in baking and/or Cert V preferred but not essential OR the work experience equivalent
- Strong people leadership capabilities
- The ability to build relationships, collaborate and influence a wide range of team members and site leadership stakeholders
- Ability to use key financial data and operational metrics to drive performance improvements and outcomes
- Ability to execute a strategic vision
- Strong and effective communication style that conveys a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences

**What’s in it for you?**:

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Flexible working options**:We know that work is only one part of your life, so we actively encourage a positive work-life balance and provide hybrid working options to help you achieve it.
- ** Office perks**: Take advantage of our gym facility and fitness classes, free parking, BBQ area, mini-Coles supermarket, fooderie hub where you can sample new products before they hit the shelves, school holiday program and so much more when you come in.
- ** Discounts**:Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.
- ** Reward through recognition**: Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform ‘mythanks’. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
- ** Opportunities for learning and development**: No matter where you start within our diverse business, you’ll have experiences, exposure, and education to satisfy you. Discover and explore a variety of career development programs and job-specific training.
- ** Paid parental leave**: We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.
- ** Investment in your future**:Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.

**About the recruitment process**:
Job ID: 140817

Employment Type: Full time