Bakery Manager | Tiger Brands Vacancies

Tiger Brands Vacancies – Bakery Manager – Vacancies

As a Bakery Manager, your role is to execute the bakery strategy, coordinate bakery operations, and drive sustainable competitive advantage in the marketplace. You will be responsible for meeting business P&L targets, understanding the bakery’s impact on the income statement and balance sheet, and building an exceptional operations team. Managing human capital to develop capability, retain talent, and cultivate a high-performance culture in your Bakery is also a key aspect of the role.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE:

Key Attributes and Competencies:

• Translate bakery strategy and objectives into a business plan, collaborating closely with cross-functional partners such as Sales & Distribution, Finance, R&D, and Supply Chain.
• Drive strategy and execution by directing and engaging with a multi-disciplinary team across functions like Marketing, Customer Service, HR, and Finance, fostering a high level of cross-functional integration to drive Bakery strategy and priorities forward.
• Ensure the overall financial performance of the Bakery meets targets.
• Implement go-to-market strategies for General Trade, including sales budgets, in alignment with Bakery objectives, and partner closely with the Sales function to drive execution across key channels, regions, and service offerings.
• Collaborate with National Sales Managers to drive activity and growth within the Bakery.
• Identify sales and growth opportunities through an understanding of growth drivers and manage sales discounts to balance growth and profitability.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls (baskets, balances, returns) and drive supply chain excellence to fuel growth.
• Drive capability improvement through benchmarking and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Oversee effective Maintenance and Engineering Management, including ensuring all GMR appointments are in place and executing CAPEX.
• Manage and close out corrective actions for internal and external audits (Risk Registers, CSA, KPMG, and Other Audits).
• Ensure adherence to safety and quality standards across all areas.
• Identify and cultivate meaningful relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead and set up your team for success in the workplace and marketplace, building a high-performance culture, fostering teamwork, and instilling a winning spirit.

QUALIFICATIONS:

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Relevant Degree.
• Commercial and financial acumen.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience in managing and leading people.
• Proficiency in leading cross-functional teams.

Experience:

• 5-10 years of Bakery Experience.
• Expertise in Logistics and Depot Management.
• Familiarity with Financial Accounting Application, including Profit & Loss Statements.
• Proven track record in Sales Management.
• Experience in Production Management.