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Our client, a well-established and growing food manufacturing business, is seeking an experienced and hands-on Production Assistant Manager to support the day-to-day running of a busy production operation. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated production professional with strong leadership skills and experience within a bakery or food manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for someone looking to take the next step in their production management career within a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
Job Responsibility
Support the smooth running of daily production operations to ensure customer orders are completed on time and to specification
Lead, motivate, and develop a production team to achieve operational and quality targets
Monitor production performance and ensure production plans are delivered effectively
Allocate labour resources and manage staffing levels to support operational requirements
Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, hygiene, and health & safety standards
Deliver shift briefings and communicate key operational updates to the team
Support training and development activities, including inductions and skills development
Monitor KPIs and production performance, identifying opportunities for improvement
Support absence management, performance management, and employee development activities
Assist with equipment maintenance reporting and ensure operational issues are escalated appropriately
Maintain accurate production records and support reporting activities
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, quality, and waste reduction
Provide management cover in the absence of the Production Manager
Requirements
Previous experience within a bakery, bread production, or food manufacturing environment
Experience supervising, leading, or managing production teams within a fast-paced operation
Strong people management skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams
Good understanding of food safety, quality, hygiene, and health & safety standards
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload effectively
Comfortable working under pressure in a production environment
Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
Good IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook and Excel
Flexible approach to working hours, including weekends and bank holidays where required
Hands-on management style with a proactive and positive attitude