Assistant Production Manager

Highland Game Ltd; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Highland Game Ltd is seeking an Assistant Production Manager to join their Dundee facility. This hands-on role involves managing production operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety, and leading a team effectively. Ideal candidates should possess experience in production management within the food industry, with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in production supervision/management within the food industry is ideal.
• Background in the meat industry or chilled food products is advantageous.
• Ability to manage and deliver change effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational activities and ensure timely production of orders.
• Control stocks to minimize wastage and handling costs.
• Mentor and coach production staff to enhance skill bases.

Skills

Production supervision

Problem-solving

Communication

Continuous improvement

Microsoft Office

Education

Graduate degree

Job description

Based in Dundee, Highland Game Ltd is a wild game processor producing venison cuts and venison meat preparations to major retailers, the food service and wholesale markets. We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Production Manager to enhance our factory management team.

Working closely with Quality, Sales and Maintenance, the Assistant Production Manager will be a hands-on role, managing all aspects of operations during their shift. Core hours will be 12:00 to 20:00 Monday to Friday. Due to the seasonal nature of the business longer hours maybe required October to March, however time will be given back April to September.

The Role:

Reporting to the Production Manager you will be responsible for the following:

• Overseeing all operational activities and the timely and accurate production of orders and ensuring accurate recording of all traceability and quantities.
• Controlling raw material, packaging and end product stocks to minimise wastage and handling costs. Ensuring the correct level of raw materials are available for production to prevent time wasting.
• Measuring and improving production efficiencies. This includes productivity, reduction of downtime and cost reduction through yield improvements and reduction of waste.
• Ensuring all ways of working comply with health and safety instructions and are within the scope of the quality and HACCP systems with all documentation produced to standard.
• Line management of all production supervisors and staff on shift and commitment to good practice and leading by example.
• Identifying training needs and mentoring and coaching production staff (Supervisors, Butchers, Operators) to ensure ways of working are understood and adhered to and staff are developed to be more effective and improve skills bases.
• Provide cover for the Production Manager during absence.

The Person:

Ideally a graduate with experience in production supervision/management within the food industry. Experience from the meat industry or chilled food products would be an advantage.

Experience in continuous improvement would be beneficial and proven problem-solving skills.

Strong communication skills at all levels and the ability to manage and deliver change.

Strong Microsoft Office skills.

Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Not afraid to get into the factory and work with the operators, supervisors and managers to ensure that production, safety and quality requirements are understood and met.

Salary £40,000 per annum