Assistant Plant Manager

E3 Recruitment; Beaconsfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

KPI bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Life assurance

Double Figure pension

Job summary

E3 Recruitment is seeking an Assistant Plant Manager in Beaconsfield to lead daily production operations, supervise teams, and coordinate schedules. You will manage materials, monitor performance, and drive continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong planning abilities, and a proactive approach to ensure safety and efficiency. Monday–Friday with rotating shifts and overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Production Supervisor or similar (e.g., Manufacturing Supervisor, Shift Supervisor).
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Manufacturing or production environment experience.
• Excellent planning, organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Good IT skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Proactive, hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support production teams.
• Coordinate production schedules and resources.
• Plan and manage raw materials.
• Monitor performance, quality and efficiency.
• Support delivery and service operations.
• Maintain accurate production records.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure Health & Safety compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Production management

Planning & organisation

Problem solving

Team supervision

IT skills

Driving licence

Tools

MS Office

Job description

A growing manufacturing business in Beaconsfield is seeking an experienced Assistant Plant Manager to oversee daily production operations, lead teams, coordinate schedules, manage materials and drive operational efficiency.This is a hands-on leadership role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, offering excellent long-term career prospects.

What's in it for you as a Assistant Plant Manager

• Up to £39,000 salary
• KPI bonus scheme
• Location - Beaconsfield/High Wycombe
• Monday to Friday working
• Rotating shifts: 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm (Saturdays available at overtime rates)
• Overtime available
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Double Figure pension
• Life assurance

Key Responsibilities of Assistant Plant Manager

• Lead and support production teams
• Coordinate production schedules and resources
• Plan and manage raw materials
• Monitor performance, quality and efficiency
• Support delivery and service operations
• Maintain accurate production records
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure Health & Safety compliance

Requirements of Assistant Plant Manager

• Experience as a Production Supervisor, Manufacturing Supervisor, Shift Supervisor, Assistant Plant Manager, Team Leader or similar
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Manufacturing or production environment experience
• Excellent planning, organisational and problem-solving abilities
• Good IT skills
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Proactive, hands-on approach