Assistant Production Manager

Assistant Production Manager - Chester Area - Permanent Role The Assistant Production Manager will support the Production Manager in ensuring smooth, efficient, and safe operations within a high-performance manufacturing environment, taking responsibility for production when required and driving continuous improvement. Reporting to the Production Manager you will ensure production continues smoothly and targets are hit/exceeded. Key Responsibilities for this Assistant Production Manager:Operate and monitor high-performance machinery to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous production.Maintain quality output by following stringent performance and inspection standards.Troubleshoot mechanical and process issues quickly to minimise downtime and maintain production flow.Support the Production Manager with daily operations, reporting, shift planning, and coordination.Assume full responsibility for production activities when the Production Manager is absent.Drive a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement across the production line.Monitor KPIs, identify performance deviations, and take proactive action to ensure targets are met.Work effectively under pressure, making confident, informed decisions to keep production running smoothly Benefits for this Assistant Production Manager:A salary in the region of 42,000, flexible depending on experience22 days flexible holiday inclusive of public holidays and are flexible7% company pension 5% employeePaid breaksOvertime rates ..... full job details .....