Trainee Bakery Manager at PnP

IntroductionTo manage resources in order to maximize turnover and minimize shortage. Ensures that standards, processes and policies are adhered to.

Duties & ResponsibilitiesMerchandising ManagementConducts regular quality checks on merchandiseExecutes plano guide 100%Handles product as per SOPEnsures products are produced according to recipe specificationsEnsures department is ready for trade by store opening timeIdentifies fast selling lines within store, and implications on margin and sales opportunitiesEnsures product is wrapped and packed according to standardsEnsures sufficient product available for customer demandEnsures compliance to hygiene, housekeeping and safe working standardsMonitors the implementation of all promotional activities - adherence to promotional calendarBack up areas are kept clean and clearFollows sell by dates, rotates stock as per policy/SOP on sales floor and back up areaThroughout day ensures department merchandising and cleanliness standards are maintained, keeping waste to a minimumFood Safety & HygieneEnsures that hygiene and housekeeping standards are maintainedEnsures stock rotationMonitors the adherence to food safety and health and safety standards are maintainedManages Non-Conformances via effective corrective actionImplements cleaning schedules and checks effective cleaning and sanitationRecording of Food Safety Daily ChecklistCustomer Services ManagementResponds to customer requestsAnswers queries on out of stock - assists with replacement products, explains time to next delivery and issues which may be affecting stock availabilityEnsures department standards are maintained; equipment is manned and in working orderStaff ManagementCommunicates critical information to staffSet targets and activities - priorities, delegates and communicatesHandles procedural, policy and legislative noncomplianceAttends monthly regional meetings - take information back to staff - responds to queries on turnover/wasteChecks and amends Kronos schedulingCoaches staffAdministrationEnsures that all equipment is properly maintained in effective working orderEnsures that general maintenance standards are metMonitors waste, and ensures procedures are adhered toMonitors turnover and identifies opportunities for increasing turnover and identifies and issues or barriers to achieving budgets.

Ensures all SEL in place - print out and ensure all products have SEL current and legible by customerSystemsGap scanning out of stocksIdentifies, counts, and records out of stocks & over stocksDraws excel report from SAP, communicate addresses stock concerns by completing excel sheet and sending to Demand PlanningProcesses IDTs via SAPActions reduced to clear on SAP as per SOPChecks for electronic communications regularly during the working dayProcesses wasteEnsure PID's are counted correctly as per the National P & L scheduleDesired Experience & QualificationPreferably NQF 3 Bakery qualificationMinimum 2 - 3 years' experience in a supervisory roleExperience as a Baker / Bakery Supervisor/ ManagerCompetenciesAchieving results through othersPlan, organize and follow up on activities and plansAdhere to standards and policiesCustomer OrientationCommunication skills - clearly conveying message and actively listeningBusiness mindednessBakery SkillsProduction Planning