Assistant Production Manager Required - 6 month contract

TN United Kingdom; Chorley; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the design and manufacturing of drinks dispensing products is seeking an Assistant Production Manager for a 6-month contract in Chorley. The role involves supporting the Production Manager, coordinating manufacturing activities, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The successful candidate will play a key role in enhancing production efficiency and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays (pro-rata)

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a supervisory or junior management role within a manufacturing/production environment.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and production planning.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and organising production schedules to meet customer demand.
• Coordinate daily production operations and monitor workflow to ensure efficiency.
• Support the implementation of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

IT Literacy

Tools

MS Office

ERP/MRP systems

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Chorley, United Kingdom

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17.05.2025

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01.07.2025

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Job Description:

Assistant Production Manager Required - 6 month contract

Our client is a global, market leader in the design, development and manufacturing of drinks dispensing products.

On behalf of our client, we are looking to recruit an Assistant Production Manager. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the Production Manager in delivering efficient production operations. Assisting with coordinating manufacturing activities, ensuring compliance with health & safety standards, maintaining production schedules, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

This is a 6 month contract, working hours are Monday-Thursday 8am-4:30pm and Friday 8am-1pm based on their site in Chorley.

Package:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Up to £40,000 (pro-rata)
• Company pension scheme
• Assist in planning and organising production schedules to meet customer demand and business goals.
• Coordinate daily production operations and monitor workflow to ensure efficiency and productivity.
• Work closely with team leaders and shop floor staff to resolve issues and improve output.
• Support the implementation of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.
• Liaise with other departments including engineering, quality, and logistics to maintain a smooth workflow.
• Provide hands-on support in troubleshooting equipment or process-related issues.
• Collate production data and assist in reporting on key metrics such as output, downtime, and scrap rates.

*This is not an exhaustive list, and may be adjusted to reflect the changing requirements of the business*

• Proven experience in a supervisory or junior management role within a manufacturing/production environment.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and production planning.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• IT literate - competent in using MS Office and production planning software (e.g., ERP/MRP systems)

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