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Production Assistant Manager

United Kingdom, London Employment contract 38000.00 - 40000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted June 09, 2026
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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

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