Bakery Process Development Manager

Continuous Improvement | Leyland | Full Time | Temporary

Since our beginnings at Dr. Oetker, we have been breaking new ground. With pizza, cake, and desserts, as well as digital platforms and services – quality and an innovative spirit set us apart.

What awaits you? It's up to you! At Dr. Oetker, you can actively shape the future – both yours and ours. We want to be part of something bigger. Don't you?

JOIN THE TASTE.

We are looking for a Bakery Process Development Manager to join our team and play a key role in optimising bakery production processes. This position is ideal for someone passionate about continuous improvement, technical excellence, and working in an international environment.

A career at Dr. Oetker will provide you with an opportunity to: 

• Define, standardise, harmonise, and optimise bakery process parameters across plants.
• Create and maintain process documentation and work standards.
• Support machinery commissioning, first productions, and non-standard production runs.
• Lead optimisation projects and contribute to investment projects, including international initiatives.
• Provide ongoing technical support to the Production Department and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Train production staff on bakery processes and equipment use.
• Analyse process data, propose improvements, and implement cost-reduction strategies.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, health and safety, and company quality policies.

What We’re Looking For

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years in an industrial bakery or as a process engineer in food production.
• Proven experience in optimisation
• International project experience is desirable.

Education:

• Minimum: Technical college or equivalent.
• Preferred: Degree in life sciences (Food Technology, Chemistry, Biotechnology).

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong theoretical and practical baking knowledge.
• Familiarity with Lean Six Sigma tools.
• Excellent planning, organisational, and project management skills.
• Ability to train and communicate complex issues clearly.
• Proactive, results-driven, and comfortable working under ambiguity.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in international teams.

Technical Requirements:

• Proficient in MS Office, MS Visio, SharePoint; knowledge of AutoCAD/SolidWorks is an advantage.
• Driving licence
• Language skills: Intermediate English (essential), advanced English and good German (preferred).

The role will require occassional work outside of normal hours and international travel.