Assistant Production Manager

ASC Connections; Chester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Chester is seeking an Assistant Production Manager to support operations and ensure efficient production. Responsibilities include monitoring machinery, maintaining output quality, and driving continuous improvements. The ideal candidate has experience in manufacturing and can work under pressure, making informed decisions. Competitive salary of around £42,000, along with flexible holiday, pension contributions, and additional overtime pay make this an attractive opportunity.

Benefits

Flexible holiday allowance

Company pension scheme

Paid breaks

Overtime rates

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing environment with a focus on safety and quality.
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure to meet production targets.
• Strong communication skills to report effectively and collaborate with teams.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor machinery for safe and efficient production.
• Maintain quality output and troubleshoot issues to minimize downtime.
• Assume responsibility for production activities in the manager's absence.

Skills

Operating high-performance machinery

Troubleshooting mechanical issues

Monitoring KPIs

Decision-making 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 for this Assistant Production Manager

• 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 minimise 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 for this Assistant Production Manager

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

If this opportunity is something of interest to you, apply through this advert now!

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