General Manager - Bedford

• Bedford


• On\-site

Job Description
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Have an appetite for more?

Join a leading global bakery group powered by ambitious people that are truly passionate about delivering the best in everything they do.

With business in mind and people at heart we always work together to influence our road ahead. We want you to be part of our growth journey and of a great, global family.

We have an exciting vacancy for a General Manager \- to be based in Bedford. Bedford is the heart of the UK Danish pastry production scene, making in excess of 20kT per annum of swirls, squares, plaits and so much more for all the major multiples as well as for the wholesale market.

Safety (both People and Product) is our number one priority – driving cultural change that is behaviours based in the first instance is critical and you will need to work both collaboratively and by leading from the front to achieve and exceed in delivering our safety agenda in conjunction with a balanced scorecard for the site.

Skills \& Requirements
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You will be great at:

• Pragmatic, critical thinking which anticipates and prepares for multiple possible outcomes


• People centric, business focused, robust and brave decision making


• Long term strategic planning for safety, people, growth and performance


• Communicating clearly, frequently, appropriately and with passion and personality – to all parts of our organisation.

You will be inheriting a site which has been through substantial change in the past 18 months and is now ready for evolution, not revolution. A team of fantastic people are looking for a passionate, charismatic, transparent and pragmatic leader who will listen, guide, empower and support them to reach their goals. Maintaining high levels of accountability, being people centric in all you do

You are:

• Hungry for Excellence


• Reliable with a flexible ‘can do’ attitude


• Self\-motivated, enthusiastic and determined


• A Completer\-Finisher who is process driven and strives to systemise everything

You have:

• A minimum of 5 years experience in a fast paced, high change food environment, leading other leaders


• Educated to minimum of degree level (desirable) or comparable experience


• A will to be the best of the best


• A desire to develop and progress further

Work Pattern

• Monday – Friday 0830 – 1700, however as we are operating shift pattern with 12\-hour shifts covering days and nights, weekdays/weekends, on a two\-week Rota flexibility to be present when required is a must


• Travel between UK sites and some European travel is also required as part of this role

Sounds interesting?

We will interview ongoing so please don’t hesitate to send your application by submitting your CV and motivational letter no later than 30th September 2026\.

If you have any questions about the position or recruitment process you are welcome to contact Tammy Davies \- Talent Partner.

All applications must be completed in English and will be treated confidentially.

About the company
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Lantmännen Unibake is a leading global bakery company within the Lantmännen Group. With expertise in bakery products for food service and retail, we serve consumers around the clock and across the world every day. The aim is to make bread and pastry a profitable business for our customers through tasty, high\-quality products and innovative solutions and based on a sustainable mind\-set and excellent food safety standards. Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Lantmännen Unibake operates modern bakeries around the world and has sales in more than 60 countries. The brand portfolio comprises a range of well\-established B2B and BtC brands e.g. Schulstad Bakery Solutions, Schulstad, Bonjour, Vaasan, Pastridor and Hatting. Lantmännen Unibake has a turnover of EUR 1\.5 billion and employs more than 6,000 people in 20\+ countries. Appetite for more? More about Lantmännen Unibake

It goes right. Right from the start. New people start at Lantmännen Unibake every day. We’re used to creating the right beginning, right from day one. We’re ready for you.

Baking is a people business. Lantmännen Unibake has flour on its hands and people at its heart. The whole process of making everyday products takes team work, open\-ness and mutual respect.

It's a group thing. Working for a global business is different. You feel connected to something bigger. Your team has a higher purpose. Ripples turn into waves.

It's about baking the future. We are taking baking further. Not just geographically but in terms of innovation. We have a proud heritage but we want to explore new products, markets and opportunities.

Diversity is a reality. Not an ambition. Not only are we global, we hire a multitude of nationalities. At the moment, your future colleagues come from more than 40 countries.

Tammy Davies \| Contact Person

\+441908588951
I'm interested

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