At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the Production Manager in ensuring efficient and high-quality production.
- Company: Join a leading privately-owned food manufacturer in Doncaster.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, KPI bonus, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with a focus on continuous improvement and team development.
- 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 42000 - 42000 £ per year.
K.A.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.
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 in Doncaster 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.
Contact Details:
K.A.G. Recruitment Consultancy Ltd Recruitment Team
