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Gloucester

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Job summary

Une entreprise respectée recherche un Assistant Production Manager pour prendre en charge les opérations d'une équipe dynamique. Ce rôle vous permettra de travailler directement avec le Production Manager, tout en développant vos compétences en gestion et en leadership dans un environnement stimulant. Vous participerez à l'optimisation de la production et à la promotion d'une culture de travail positive.

Benefits

40% company-wide bonus scheme
Progressive managerial responsibilities
Work with a highly skilled team

Qualifications

  • Expérience dans un environnement d'ingénierie mécanique.
  • Capacité à lire et interpréter des dessins techniques.
  • Compétences en résolution de problèmes et leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Assister le Production Manager dans les opérations de l'usine.
  • Prendre progressivement des responsabilités managériales.
  • Utiliser des systèmes MRP pour le suivi de la production.

Skills

Problem Solving
Communication
Leadership
Collaboration

Tools

MRP systems
Excel

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Posted:

06.06.2025

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Job Description:

Assistant Production Manager Step into a leadership role in a dynamic shop floor environment

Location: Feltham, Salary: £32k (negotiable) + Company-wide bonus (circa 40% per year) Job Type: Permanent

Are you ready to take the next step in your production career? We are looking for an Assistant Production Manager to work closely with our Production Manager, supporting factory operations and gradually taking on leadership responsibilities. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a hands-on engineering environment and enjoys problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist the Production Manager in overseeing factory operations.
  • Gradually take on managerial duties, leading sections of the shop floor.
  • Work closely with Team Leaders and Supervisors to ensure production efficiency.
  • Identify and solve production delays with creative, proactive solutions.
  • Foster strong communication between departments, including Procurement, Quality, and Engineering.
  • Use MRP systems, including Bills of Materials (BoMs), to track production.
  • Ensure accurate interpretation of engineering drawings for manufacturing processes.
  • Promote a professional, constructive shop floor culture—balancing authority with approachability.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Experience in a mechanical shop floor engineering environment.
  • Familiarity with MRP systems and managing work orders.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
  • Strong PC skills, particularly Excel (aspirational, not essential).
  • Experience in electrical/electronics is an advantage.
  • The ability to lead and collaborate with a diverse workforce across all age groups.
  • A practical mindset—capable of cutting through distractions to solve problems effectively.
  • Assertiveness without being overbearing—someone confident yet professional.

Why Join Us?

  • Progressive role with increasing managerial responsibilities.
  • Competitive salary and a 40% company-wide bonus scheme.
  • Work with a highly skilled team in a respected industry.

If you have the technical skills and leadership potential to thrive in this role, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!

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