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Our client, a leading and highly respected craft bakery supplying premium foodservice, retail, and private label customers, is seeking a commercially aware and detail-focused Stock Control & Purchasing Manager to manage inbound ingredients and packaging procurement across their busy production site. This is a pivotal role sitting at the heart of operations, ensuring accurate stock control, supplier performance, and cost efficiency across the business.\n\nJob Role\n\nReporting to the Operations Director, the Stock Control & Purchasing Manager will be responsible for managing the full inbound stock portfolio, including ingredients and packaging materials. You will work closely with Production, Technical, Finance, and Warehousing teams to ensure optimal stock levels, pricing accuracy, and smooth month-end reporting processes.\n\nThis role requires strong organisational skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to manage supplier relationships while maintaining tight control over systems, processes, and compliance.\n\nResponsibilities\n\n * · Manage purchasing of all ingredients and packaging materials in line with production requirements.\n\n * · Conduct daily stock level checks and liaise with production and packing teams to ensure continuity of supply.\n\n * · Maintain accurate stock records within the inventory management system.\n\n * · Manage purchase orders, goods receipt, and invoice matching processes.\n\n * · Check delivery notes against purchase orders and supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy in description, pricing, and quantities.\n\n * · Manage and maintain stock pricing within the IT system.\n\n * · Develop and manage supplier relationships, sourcing new suppliers where appropriate.\n\n * · Work closely with Production and Technical teams to balance cost, quality, and compliance requirements.\n\n * · Lead and coordinate the monthly stock take process.\n\n * · Support month-end reporting and financial reconciliation in collaboration with Finance.\n\n * · Contribute to process improvements, including stock management and traceability systems.\n\n * · Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety, and company policies at all times.\n\n * · Undertake additional responsibilities as required to support wider operational needs.\n\nPersonal Profile\n\n * · Previous experience in purchasing, stock control, or inventory management.\n\n * · Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and inventory management systems / MRP software.\n\n * · Good numeracy and literacy skills with strong attention to detail.\n\n * · Organised and methodical with the ability to manage multiple priorities.\n\n * · Strong relationship-building skills and ability to work cross-functionally.\n\n * · Commercially aware with a proactive and solutions-driven mindset.\n\n * · High level of integrity with respect for company policies and confidentiality.\n\n * · Flexible, resourceful, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced production environment

Our client, a leading and highly respected craft bakery supplying premium foodservice, retail, and private label customers, is seeking an experienced and hands-on Assistant Production Manager to support the leadership of their Bread production department. This is a pivotal role within a fast-paced, 24/7 manufacturing environment, offering the opportunity to combine artisan expertise with operational excellence at scale.\n\nJob Role\n\nReporting to the Head Baker, the Assistant Production Manager will act as the number two within the Bread production function, supporting day-to-day operations, team leadership, and new product development. You will play a key role in balancing traditional artisan bread-making techniques with efficient, high-volume production, ensuring consistent quality, productivity, and cost control.\n\nWorking closely with Sales, Technical, and Operations teams, you will help drive production planning, continuous improvement, and a structured Sales & Operations cycle, while embedding best practice across the department.\n\nResponsibilities\n\n * · Support the leadership and development of a large Bread production team within a 24/7 operation.\n\n * · Drive operational excellence, productivity improvements, and tight cost control across the department.\n\n * · Coach, develop, and motivate team members, embedding clear operational protocols and standards.\n\n * · Manage shift planning, rota scheduling, and workforce organisation.\n\n * · Lead and support new product development across foodservice, branded retail, and private label channels.\n\n * · Work collaboratively with Sales, Technical, and senior leadership on structured production planning cycles.\n\n * · Maintain rigorous food safety, traceability, and quality standards in line with company policy.\n\n * · Monitor productivity metrics and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.\n\n * · Contribute to departmental budget planning, headcount management, and performance monitoring.\n\n * · Represent the business where required with key customers, suppliers, and stakeholders.\n\n * · Ensure adherence to health and safety standards and company procedures at all times.\n\n * · Support wider business initiatives and undertake additional responsibilities as required.\n\nPersonal Profile\n\n * · Proven experience within artisan or craft wholesale bakery production.\n\n * · Strong track record of leadership within a food manufacturing environment.\n\n * · Demonstrable experience delivering productivity gains and managing cost controls.\n\n * · Experience of structured operational processes and high standards of food safety and traceability.\n\n * · Hands-on leadership style with the ability to lead from the front in a busy production setting.\n\n * · Strong coaching and team development capability.\n\n * · Experience of gluten-free production would be advantageous.\n\n * · Organised, resilient, and energetic with a strong work ethic.\n\n * · Comfortable working cross-functionally with Sales, Technical, and senior stakeholders.\n\n * · High integrity with strict adherence to health & safety and company procedures.\n\nHours\n\n6 Days Per Week (24/7 Operation) – Ideal start time 10am, but will require flexibility

A leading bakery in Enfield is looking for an experienced Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager. The ideal candidate has over 2 years in HSE, holds a NEBOSH Certificate, and exhibits strong problem-solving and communication skills. You will oversee the implementation of our HSE strategy, provid