At a Glance
- Tasks: Support daily production activities and lead motivated teams in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Join a growing food manufacturing group with a focus on safety and quality.
- Benefits: Clear development pathway, strong progression potential, and opportunity to shape team performance.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities for training and capability development.
- Why this job: Step into management and make a real impact in a high-care, high-risk environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in food manufacturing, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of food safety standards.
We are recruiting an ambitious and motivated Assistant Production Manager to support the day-to-day running of a fast-paced food manufacturing operation. This role is ideal for a strong supervisor or team leader ready to take the next step into management, or an existing assistant manager seeking a new challenge within a high-care, high-risk environment. Working closely with the Production Manager, you will help lead teams, deliver shift performance, maintain compliance, and support continuous improvement across the site.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Production Manager in leading and coordinating daily production activities across the shift.
- Manage and motivate production teams to deliver safe, efficient and compliant operations.
- Assist with labour planning, resource allocation and production scheduling.
- Maintain high standards of GMP, hygiene, allergen control and food safety.
- Monitor KPIs and support performance reporting, identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Conduct investigations, support disciplinary processes and manage staff performance.
- Deliver training, coaching and capability development for team leaders and operatives.
- Support internal and external audits, ensuring the shift remains audit-ready at all times.
- Work collaboratively with Technical, Engineering, Planning and HR to ensure smooth operations.
- Champion a positive, safe and inclusive working environment.
Candidate Requirements
- Experience as a Production Supervisor, Team Leader, Senior Operative, or Assistant Production Manager within food manufacturing or FMCG.
- Strong people leadership skills with confidence managing teams.
- Knowledge of food safety compliance, GMP and H&S standards.
- Highly organised with strong attention to detail and a proactive approach.
- Ability to communicate clearly and influence across departments.
- Comfortable working in high-care / high-risk environments (advantageous).
- Ambition to progress into full production management.
What’s on Offer
- A clear development pathway into Production Manager level.
- Opportunity to shape team performance and operational standards.
- Strong progression potential within a growing food manufacturing group.
Assistant Production Manager employer: Associ8 Solutions
Join a dynamic and innovative team as a Commercial Manager, where you'll have the opportunity to lead key retailer relationships with major UK brands like Ocado, Waitrose, Tesco, and Sainsbury's. Our supportive and collaborative work culture fosters professional growth, offering competitive salaries, bonuses, and exposure to strategic projects that drive category growth. If you're looking for a role that combines commercial acumen with meaningful impact in the food industry, this is the perfect place for you.
