Job Description

Little Sister Bakery Melbourne – Braeside VIC

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Little Sister Bakery is a growing artisanal bakery producing handcrafted breads, pastries and baked goods for our 7 retail locations as well as a growing wholesale customer base across Melbourne.

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We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Production Manager to lead our central production operation in Braeside.

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This is a key leadership position for someone who understands commercial bakery production, knows how to lead a team, and can take ownership of the day-to-day production operation while maintaining the quality and standards of an artisan bakery.

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About the Role

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As Production Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day production operation and ensuring that products are produced consistently, efficiently, safely and to the standard expected by our retail and wholesale customers.

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- Planning and coordinating daily and weekly production requirements
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- Managing production schedules to meet retail and wholesale demand
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- Leading, supervising and supporting the production team
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- Allocating staff and managing production priorities
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- Ensuring products are produced consistently according to recipes, specifications and quality standards
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- Monitoring production efficiency, waste and product yields
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- Managing ingredient and production requirements in coordination with the wider operations team
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- Maintaining food safety, hygiene and workplace safety standards
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- Ensuring production equipment is used correctly and maintained appropriately
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- Identifying and resolving production issues quickly and effectively
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- Training and developing production team members
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- Monitoring staff performance, attendance and productivity
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- Working closely with management, retail and wholesale teams to ensure production requirements are met
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- Taking ownership of production deadlines and ensuring orders are completed accurately and on time
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- Continuously looking for ways to improve production systems, workflow, efficiency and consistency
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This is a hands-on management role. While you will lead and manage the production team, you will also be expected to understand the production process, step in when required and lead by example.

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What We're Looking For

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We are looking for someone who has:

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- At least 6 years' experience in commercial bakery production, with proven leadership or management experience
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- Strong knowledge of artisan bread and/or pastry production
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- Experience managing a production team in a busy commercial environment
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- Strong organisational and planning skills
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- The ability to manage multiple production priorities and deadlines
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- Excellent attention to detail and a strong focus on consistency and quality
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- Experience with production scheduling, stock management and minimising waste
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- Strong understanding of food safety and workplace safety requirements
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- The ability to identify problems and make practical decisions quicklyStrong communication and people-management skills
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- The ability to train, develop and hold team members accountable
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- A calm, organised and solutions-focused approach under pressure
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- A solid work ethic and genuine pride in producing high-quality products
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You will need to be comfortable working early mornings and weekends, as required by the production schedule.

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What We Offer

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- Full-time leadership position within a growing artisanal bakery business
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- Competitive salary based on experience and capability
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- Full time: $90,000 – $110,000 + superannuation per year
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- Opportunity to take ownership of a significant production operation
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- A hands-on role with genuine responsibility and influence
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- Opportunity to develop and improve production systems as the business continues to grow
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- A passionate team that takes pride in the quality of what we produce
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- The opportunity to grow with an expanding Melbourne bakery business
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About Us

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Little Sister Bakery is a growing Melbourne bakery focused on quality, craftsmanship and consistency.

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Our central production facility in Braeside supplies our retail locations as well as wholesale customers across Melbourne. We produce a broad range of artisan breads, pastries and bakery products, with a strong focus on quality ingredients, traditional techniques and consistent production.

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We are continuing to grow, and this role will play an important part in strengthening and developing our production operation.

📌 Production Manager - Artisanal Bakery (Victoria)
🏢 Little Sister Bakery Melbourne
📍 Victoria