Assistant Production Manager
28 days ago
Rochester
Assistant Production Manager \n The Assistant Production Manager is responsible for leading and motivating the shift production team to deliver consistent, high-quality manufacturing performance. This includes achieving production targets, maintaining efficiency and quality standards, and upholding safety compliance, while supporting a culture of continuous improvement across the shift. \n \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Oversee shift production to meet daily, weekly, and monthly targets, planning and allocating manpower efficiently across production lines\n, • Monitor and report on production KPIs, including output, OEE, waste, and downtime, ensuring accurate real-time data\n, • Ensure all production activity, raw material consumption, and finished goods are accurately recorded in the ERP system (Microsoft Business Central)\n, • Manage material returns and stock reconciliation, including start and end-of-shift stock counts\n, • Work closely with maintenance and QA teams to minimise downtime\n, • Enforce safety, food safety (HACCP & GMP), and hygiene standards, promoting a zero-accident culture\n, • Maintain audit-ready documentation, ensuring SOPs, checklists, and logs are up to date\n, • Support internal and external quality, safety, and regulatory audits\n, • Lead, supervise, and develop the shift workforce, managing discipline, attendance, and training needs\n, • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the shift, engaging CI team members in relevant projects\n\n \n What We're Looking For \n\n • Proven experience leading a production shift in a manufacturing environment, ideally FMCG or food production\n, • Working knowledge of ERP systems; experience with Microsoft Business Central is advantageous\n, • Strong people management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a team\n, • A solid understanding of safety, food safety, and quality compliance requirements\n, • A proactive approach to continuous improvement and problem-solving\n