Assistant Production Manager

Ad Warrior Ltd; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Ad Warrior Ltd in Doncaster is looking for an Assistant Production Manager to support daily manufacturing operations in a busy food processing facility. You will supervise the floor, monitor KPIs like OEE and yield, and ensure safety and quality standards.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field and 3–5 years of experience in food manufacturing, with strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills, plus a solid grasp of lean principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a food-related field.
• 3–5 years experience in food manufacturing and Dispatch Operations.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP, ISO/FSSC basics is beneficial.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with a proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production activities on the floor.
• Ensure production targets (volume, OEE, yield, efficiency) are met.
• Monitor workflow and adjust schedules as needed.
• Reduce downtime and improve productivity.
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance to maintain safety and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Food safety knowledge

Problem solving

Production planning

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science

Food Technology

Industrial Engineering

Manufacturing/Production Engineering

3-5 years food manufacturing experience

Job description

Assistant Production Manager

Location: Doncaster

Salary: £42,000 Key Performance Areas

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Working rotational shifts

- 08.00 - 17.00 one hour unpaid for lunch

- 15.00 - 12.00 / 13.00 - one hour unpaid for lunch.

An Assistant Production Manager in food manufacturing supports the Production Manager in overseeing daily manufacturing operations to ensure products are made safely, efficiently, on time, and within quality standards.

Production Operations

• Supervise daily production activities on the floor.
• Ensure production targets (volume, OEE, yield, efficiency) are met.
• Monitor workflow and adjust schedules as needed.
• Reduce downtime and improve productivity.

Food Safety & Quality Compliance

• Ensure compliance with:
  • HACCP
  • GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
  • FDA / local food regulations
  • ISO / FSSC standards (if applicable)
  • Monitor hygiene, sanitation, and CCPs (Critical Control Points)
  • Coordinate with Quality Assurance teams

Team Management

• Supervise line leaders and production staff.
• Conduct shift briefings.
• Train employees on SOPs and safety procedures.
• Handle attendance, discipline, and performance issues.

Inventory & Materials Control

• Coordinate raw material availability.
• Minimise waste and product loss.
• Monitor packaging material usage.

Equipment & Maintenance

• Ensure machinery is operating properly.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance.
• Report breakdowns and reduce production delays.

Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain production reports.
• Track KPIs (OEE, yield, downtime, waste).
• Prepare daily/weekly performance summaries.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of food safety regulations.
• Leadership & people management.
• Problem-solving under pressure.
• Understanding of production planning.
• Basic knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Good communication skills.

Educational Background

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science
• Food Technology
• Industrial Engineering
• Manufacturing/Production Engineering
• 3-5 years experience in food manufacturing and Dispatch Operations.