Assistant Production Manager

The People Co.; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in NW London is seeking an Assistant Production Manager to ensure the smooth running of operations and lead the production team. You will oversee health and safety standards, manage staff, participate in quality reviews, and analyze production performance. The ideal candidate has supervisory experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This role is critical as the company expands.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience required; training will be provided.
• Strong people management, communication, and delegation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth running of day-to-day operations.
• Lead, develop, and train the production team.
• Oversee all production operations.
• Handle recruitment, training, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions.

Skills

Supervisory experience

People management

Communication skills

Delegation skills

Microsoft Outlook proficiency

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Job description

Assistant Production Manager

NW London

£38,000 - £40,000

Our client, an innovative and forward-thinking food manufacturer known for providing some of the best bakery products in the market, is seeking an Assistant Production Manager due to organizational expansion.

Job Role

Ensure the smooth running of day-to-day operations to fulfill customer orders. Lead, develop, and train the production team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all health & safety requirements are met, including PPE use.
• Be responsible for your safety and that of others.
• Ensure all products follow food safety, food quality, personal hygiene, and hygiene standards of all staff and areas.
• Participate in and deliver shift briefings.
• Understand and communicate KPIs, losses, and issues clearly.
• Participate in quality reviews and relay issues to the team.
• Oversee all production operations.
• Complete production plans by scheduling personnel, monitoring progress, and resolving issues.
• Ensure equipment operates correctly, call for repairs, and evaluate new equipment and techniques.
• Compile and analyze production performance records and data.
• Develop and revise systems and procedures, implementing necessary changes.
• Handle recruitment, training, performance reviews, and disciplinary actions.
• Ensure inductions and safety training for new starters.
• Manage labor resources for optimal staffing.
• Cover managerial tasks in the absence of the Manager.
• Develop departmental training plans.

Personal Profile

• Supervisory experience required; training will be provided.
• Strong people management, communication, and delegation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
• Flexible working hours.
• Ability to perform manual work.
• Previous managerial experience in a similar industry.
• Ability to work with diverse backgrounds.
• Capable of managing stressful environments.
• Experience in delivering operational KPIs.

Ref Code: CVPR/013074

To apply, please email your CV with salary details, quoting the reference above, to Lesa Lynch in strict confidence.

Note: Due to high response volume, we cannot reply to each application individually. If you do not hear within one week, your application has been unsuccessful.