Assistant Production Manager

Location:

Doncaster

Salary: £42,000

Vacancy Type:
Permanent, Working rotational shifts

• 08.00 - 17.00 one hour unpaid for lunch
• 15.00 - 12.00 / 13.00 - one hour unpaid for lunch.

• 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.