Assistant Production Manager - #1705791

Assistant Production Manager - Reporting to: Production Manager

Join a successful, family-run food manufacturing business based in Manchester, known for commitment to quality, people-first culture, and long-standing relationships with customers across the UK. Due to continued growth, they are looking for an experienced and hands-on Assistant Production Manager to support the Production Manager in leading daily operations on the factory floor.

The Role

As Assistant Production Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the food production operations. You’ll be responsible for helping manage day-to-day activities, supporting production teams, driving continuous improvement, and maintaining high standards of food safety, quality, and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Production Manager in leading and supervising the production team on daily shifts

• Monitor production schedules, output and targets to ensure timely delivery and high-quality standards

• Lead by example on the factory floor – hands-on support when required

• Help manage stock levels of raw materials and packaging

• Ensure compliance with health and safety and food hygiene regulations (HACCP, BRC, etc.)

• Assist in staff training, development and performance management

• Investigate and resolve production issues and implement improvements

• Participate in audits and quality inspections

• Provide accurate daily reporting to the Production Manager

Requirements

• Previous experience in a food production or FMCG environment

• Experience in a supervisory or team leader role within manufacturing

• Strong understanding of food safety standards, health & safety, and quality systems

• Great communication and team leadership skills

• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail

• Flexible and proactive approach to problem-solving

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on role

• IT literate (MS Office, ERP systems)

Desirable

• Level 3 Food Safety and HACCP training

• Experience in a BRC-accredited environment

• FLT licence or willingness to train

What We Offer

• £38,000 annual salary

• A friendly, family-oriented working environment

• Opportunity to grow and progress within a stable, values-driven business

• Shift patterns (some flexibility may be required)