Assistant Production Manager - Food Manufacturing Doncaster

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

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.