Bakery Production Officer

Multiple Locations: Ozubulu Anambra, Jos Plateau, Awka Anambra, Suleja Niger, Lagos

Salary:₦200,000 Gross

Job Summary

The Bakery Production Officer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising daily bakery production activities to ensure consistent product quality, efficient resource utilisation, minimal wastage, and timely availability of products for sale.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily production schedules based on sales forecasts and demand.
• Ensure strict adherence to approved recipes and production standards.
• Monitor product quality and consistency across all bakery items.
• Supervise bakery production staff and assign daily tasks.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.
• Monitor raw material consumption and minimize wastage.
• Coordinate with procurement and store teams to ensure availability of ingredients.
• Maintain accurate production records and reports.
• Monitor equipment performance and report maintenance needs promptly.
• Ensure products are produced within specified timelines.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity.
• Train production staff on best practices and quality standards.

Qualifications & Experience

• HND or Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Production Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in bakery or food production operations.
• Experience in commercial bakery production is highly desirable.
• Required Skills & Competencies
• Production planning and scheduling.
• Quality control and assurance.
• Food safety and hygiene management.
• Team supervision.
• Inventory and material management.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Strong organisational skills.