Assistant Production Manager

Diana B. Beauty; Chester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beauty products manufacturer in Chester is seeking an experienced Assistant Production Manager to support the Production Manager in ensuring smooth operations. This role involves operating high-performance machinery, maintaining output quality, troubleshooting issues, and driving a culture of safety and continuous improvement. The successful candidate should have experience in a manufacturing environment, strong troubleshooting abilities, and the ability to make quick decisions under pressure. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including flexible holidays and a company pension.

Benefits

Competitive salary

22 days flexible holiday

7% company pension

Paid breaks

Overtime rates are +1/3

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to operate high-performance machinery.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for mechanical and process issues.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor machinery for efficient production.
• Maintain quality output by following performance standards.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues to minimize downtime.
• Support daily operations and shift planning.
• Assume responsibility for production in manager's absence.
• Drive a culture of safety and continuous improvement.
• Monitor KPIs and ensure targets are met.
• Make informed decisions under pressure.

Job description

Assistant Production Manager - Chester Area - Permanent Role

The Assistant Production Manager will support the Production Manager in ensuring smooth, efficient, and safe operations within a high-performance manufacturing environment, taking responsibility for production when required and driving continuous improvement.

Reporting to the Production Manager you will ensure production continues smoothly and targets are hit/exceeded.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor high-performance machinery to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous production.
• Maintain quality output by following stringent performance and inspection standards.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and process issues quickly to minimize downtime and maintain production flow.
• Support the Production Manager with daily operations, reporting, shift planning, and coordination.
• Assume full responsibility for production activities when the Production Manager is absent.
• Drive a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement across the production line.
• Monitor KPIs, identify performance deviations, and take proactive action to ensure targets are met.
• Work effectively under pressure, making confident, informed decisions to keep production running smoothly.

Benefits

• A salary in the region of £42,000, flexible depending on experience
• 22 days flexible holiday inclusive of public holidays
• 7% company pension, 5% employee
• Paid breaks
• Overtime rates are +1/3

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