Assistant Production Manager - Nightshift

b3 jobs; Croydon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established food manufacturing company in Croydon is seeking an experienced Assistant Production Manager for the nightshift. The role involves leading a team of around 60 staff, ensuring efficiency and quality across production lines. Candidates should have at least 4 years of experience in food manufacturing, with strong leadership skills. The position offers a salary of £50,000 per annum and includes benefits such as 30 days of leave and a company pension scheme.

Benefits

30 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Company pension scheme

Free onsite parking with EV charging

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in food manufacturing.
• 1–2 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Passionate about quality and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full nightshift production operation.
• Lead and support Line Leaders and wider production teams.
• Ensure production lines run efficiently without compromising quality.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Hands-on approach

Quality focus

Job description

The company

Join a well-established and growing food manufacturer where your leadership skills will thrive in a vibrant, hands‑on environment. With a strong focus on quality, efficiency, and sustainability, this business plays a key role in supplying high‑volume fresh products to a wide range of customers across London and the South East.

About the Assistant Production Manager role

You’ll be responsible for leading the nightshift operation across five production lines, overseeing a team of around 60 staff including Line Leaders, Packers, FLT Drivers, and Production & Warehouse Operatives. Reporting into the Dayshift Production Manager, you’ll ensure the production plan is delivered efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards.

Key tasks

• Manage the full nightshift production operation


• Lead and support Line Leaders and wider production teams


• Ensure production lines run efficiently without compromising quality


• Oversee training, performance, and discipline of night staff


• Liaise with Quality, Load Control, and Dispatch teams


• Monitor product quality, crate counts, and post‑production activities


• Prepare daily paperwork and support continuous improvement


• Carry out weekly production meetings with Line Leaders

About you

• Minimum 4 years’ experience in food manufacturing


• 1–2 years in a supervisory or management role


• Strong leadership and communication skills


• Hands‑on, organised, and methodical


• Passionate about quality and continuous improvement


• Comfortable working night shifts

More details

The Assistant Production Manager – Nightshift (ref:8978) job is paying £50,000 per annum.

The package includes 30 days (including bank holidays). Around 4–5 days are allocated during the Christmas closure. There is a company pension scheme in line with auto‑enrolment regulations and free onsite parking which includes electric vehicle (EV) charging.

The site is in Croydon, Greater London and is commutable from areas of South London, Kent and Surrey.