Assistant Production Manager

MM Packaging; Shotton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

MM Packaging in Deeside, North Wales, is seeking an Assistant Production Manager to support the Production Manager in a busy manufacturing operation. Salary £35,000 - £40,000, permanent role, Monday to Friday days.

You will drive safety, quality and efficiency, coach supervisors, manage KPIs and lead continuous improvement initiatives within a GMP/ISO environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in production supervision or management within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience delivering Lean/Six Sigma based improvements and KPI monitoring.
• Knowledge of GMP, ISO or BRC quality standards is advantageous.
• Strong communication, planning and people development skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day management of the production department.
• Assist with planning and coordinating production schedules to meet customer demand.
• Lead, coach and motivate production supervisors and operatives.
• Monitor productivity, efficiency and waste, implementing improvements where required.
• Ensure all Health & Safety, Quality, GMP and environmental procedures are followed.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Monitor KPIs including productivity, downtime, waste, quality and labour efficiency.
• Work closely with Maintenance, Quality, Planning and Warehouse departments.
• Support recruitment, training, performance management and employee development.
• Investigate production issues and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained across the production area.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Organisational skills

KPI management

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

IT skills

Lean manufacturing / Six Sigma

GMP/ISO knowledge

Education

Engineering or manufacturing qualification

IOSH Managing Safely

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Assistant Production Manager

Location: Deeside, North Wales

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (Dependent on Experience)

Hours: Monday to Friday - Days

Contract: Permanent

About the Company

MM Packaging is a global leader in sustainable consumer packaging, supplying high-quality packaging solutions to customers across the food, pharmaceutical, healthcare and consumer goods sectors. The business is committed to innovation, continuous improvement, quality and operational excellence while maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and environmental performance.

The Role

We are looking for a proactive and driven Assistant Production Manager to support the Production Manager in leading a busy manufacturing operation. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Production Supervisor, Shift Manager or Team Leader who is looking to take the next step in their career. You will play a key role in ensuring production targets are achieved safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards while motivating and developing production teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day management of the production department.
• Assist with planning and coordinating production schedules to meet customer demand.
• Lead, coach and motivate production supervisors and operatives.
• Monitor productivity, efficiency and waste, implementing improvements where required.
• Ensure all Health & Safety, Quality, GMP and environmental procedures are followed.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Monitor KPIs including productivity, downtime, waste, quality and labour efficiency.
• Work closely with Maintenance, Quality, Planning and Warehouse departments.
• Support recruitment, training, performance management and employee development.
• Investigate production issues and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained across the production area.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a Production Supervisor, Shift Manager or Assistant Production Manager position.
• Manufacturing experience within packaging, food, FMCG, print or a fast-paced production environment.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Experience of managing KPIs and production performance.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement.
• Good problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Desirable Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement experience.
• IOSH Managing Safely qualification.
• Experience working within GMP, BRC or ISO quality standards.
• Engineering or manufacturing qualification.