Assistant Production Manager

Assistant Production Manager

Full-Time 35000 - 42000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
K.A.G. Recruitment Consultancy Ltd

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support the Production Manager in leading a dynamic food production team.
  • Company: Join one of Europe's top privately-owned food manufacturers in Doncaster.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, KPI bonus, and opportunities for career growth.
  • Other info: Exciting opportunity to drive performance and continuous improvement in a thriving industry.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-paced environment while developing your leadership skills.
  • Qualifications: Previous supervisory experience in food manufacturing and strong communication skills.

The predicted salary is between 35000 - 42000 £ per year.

G Recruitment are delighted to bring you a fantastic exclusive opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Production Manager to join one of Europe's leading privately-owned food manufacturers based in Doncaster.

Position : Assistant Production Manager Location : Doncaster Salary : £35,000 - £42,000 DOE plus KPI Bonus Hours : 42 hours per week Reporting to: Production Manager Purpose of the Role Supporting the Production Manager, you will take responsibility for a designated production area, ensuring customer orders are produced efficiently, safely and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the day-to-day operation of a designated production department.
  • Ensure production plans are delivered safely, efficiently and on time.
  • Communicate production schedules and daily targets to Team Leaders.
  • Monitor departmental KPIs and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Lead, coach and develop Team Leaders and Production Operatives.
  • Manage labour planning and departmental staffing levels.
  • Ensure compliance with Food Safety, GMP and Health Safety procedures.
  • Liaise with Technical, HR, Training and Health Safety teams.
  • Investigate production issues and implement corrective actions.
  • Produce accurate reports and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills Experience You will have previous supervisory or management experience within a fast-paced Food Manufacturing or FMCG environment, with a proven ability to lead and motivate production teams.

You will possess excellent communication and organisational skills, be proactive in your approach to problem-solving, and have experience managing operational KPIs to drive performance and continuous improvement.

You will be able to prioritise effectively in a demanding production environment, and have strong verbal and written communication skills.

Assistant Production Manager employer: K.A.G. Recruitment Consultancy Ltd

Join a dynamic and innovative team at one of Europe's leading privately owned food processors in Doncaster, where your expertise as an Engineering Night Shift Manager will be valued and rewarded. With a strong focus on employee development, a collaborative work culture, and competitive benefits including a KPI bonus, this role offers you the chance to lead a high-performing team in a fast-paced FMCG environment while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.

K.A.G. Recruitment Consultancy Ltd

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We think you need these skills to ace Assistant Production Manager

Supervisory Skills
Management Experience
Food Safety Compliance
GMP Knowledge
Health and Safety Procedures
Communication Skills
Organisational Skills