Assistant Factory Manager

Morepeople 01780; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing firm based in Doncaster is seeking a proactive and experienced individual for a management position supporting the Factory Manager. The role involves ensuring safe and compliant operations, maintaining production quality, and motivating the team in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills, experience in production management, and relevant qualifications. This role offers on-site parking, a pension scheme, and a discretionary annual bonus.

Benefits

On-site parking

Company pension scheme

Discretionary annual bonus

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and support a team.
• Experience in production management within a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset and confidence under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Factory Manager to guide and develop your team.
• Ensure compliance with safety and hygiene regulations.
• Help deliver planned production targets consistently.
• Maintain product quality and customer standards.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving mindset

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

A-level education (college or degree preferred)

IOSH Managing Safety certification

Food Safety Level 3 qualification

Job description

Think of yourself as the right‑hand to the Factory Manager, keeping the cutting and packing department running smoothly. You'll be the one ensuring people, equipment, and materials work together to hit production targets, maintain quality, and deliver customer expectations. This role requires you to be on the floor, spot issues before they become problems, and keep the team motivated when things get busy.

If you thrive in fast‑paced environments where change is embraced, want to lead from the front while developing yourself, and are ready to bring ideas and innovation to a company built on strong foundations, this role puts you right at the heart of it. You’ll have the flexibility to make work work for you, while being valued for the impact you make and the input you bring to the wider business.

What you’ll be doing

Team Support & Leadership:

• Work closely with the Factory Manager to guide and develop your team.
• Ensure supervisors and staff maintain strong performance, attendance, and conduct.
• Set clear objectives for managers and hold regular performance discussions.
• Handle people‑related matters promptly and fairly, following HR policies.

Compliance & Safety:

• Keep operations legally and contractually compliant at all times.
• Promote hygiene and health & safety as everyday priorities.
• Stop unsafe practices immediately and take corrective action.
• Liaise with MHS staff to ensure all legal responsibilities are met.

Production & Operations:

• Help deliver planned production targets consistently.
• Monitor progress daily and work with other departments to resolve issues quickly.
• Make sure everyone in your department understands their role and has the training they need.
• Coordinate team activities to keep workflows smooth and efficient.

Quality & Accreditation:

• Maintain product quality and customer standards.
• Support audits and inspections to achieve required accreditations.
• Recommend improvements to boost performance and quality.

Communication & Collaboration:

• Act as a link between the Factory Manager, colleagues, and other departments.
• Escalate issues when needed and ensure clear communication across the business.

What you’ll bring

• A-level education (college or degree preferred).
• IOSH Managing Safety certification.
• Food Safety Level 3 qualification.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and support a team.
• Experience in production management within a fast‑paced environment.
• A proactive, problem‑solving mindset and confidence under pressure.

Benefits

• On‑site parking
• Company pension scheme
• Discretionary annual bonus

If this is hitting all of the right notes for you, feel free to apply directly to this ad, or you can reach me directly at [e-mail]