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First Line Manager
Job in
Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-26
Listing for:
Chesterfield Poultry
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-26
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Production Manager, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Food Production, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location:
Doncaster
Salary: £42,000
Key Performance Areas- 08.00 - 17.00 one hour unpaid for lunch
- 15.00 - 12.00 / 13.00 - one hour unpaid for lunch.
An Assistant Production Manager in food manufacturing supports the Production Manager in overseeing daily manufacturing operations to ensure products are made safely, efficiently, on time, and within quality standards.
Production Operations- Supervise daily production activities on the floor.
- Ensure production targets (volume, OEE, yield, efficiency) are met.
- Monitor workflow and adjust schedules as needed.
- Reduce downtime and improve productivity.
Ensure compliance with:
- HACCP
- GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
- FDA / local food regulations
- ISO / FSSC standards (if applicable)
- Monitor hygiene, sanitation, and CCPs (Critical Control Points)
- Coordinate with Quality Assurance teams
- Supervise line leaders and production staff.
- Conduct shift briefings.
- Train employees on SOPs and safety procedures.
- Handle attendance, discipline, and performance issues.
- Coordinate raw material availability.
- Minimise waste and product loss.
- Monitor packaging material usage.
- Ensure machinery is operating properly.
- Coordinate preventive maintenance.
- Report breakdowns and reduce production delays.
- Maintain production reports.
- Track KPIs (OEE, yield, downtime, waste).
- Prepare daily/weekly performance summaries.
- Knowledge of food safety regulations.
- Leadership & people management.
- Problem-solving under pressure.
- Understanding of production planning.
- Basic knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
- Good communication skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science
- Food Technology
- Industrial Engineering
- Manufacturing/Production Engineering
- 3-5 years experience in food manufacturing and Dispatch Operations.
Position Requirements
5+ Years
work experience
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