Assistant Production Manager

Our client, a well-established manufacturing business, is seeking an experienced Assistant Production Manager to support daily operations within a bespoke production environment. This hands-on role focuses on overseeing production workflows, maintaining quality standards, supporting production staff, and ensuring orders are completed efficiently and on time. The successful candidate will assist with production planning, quality control, team supervision, training, health and safety, and continuous improvement across the workshop. Hours: Monday to Thursday 6.30am - 16.45pm and Friday 6.30am - 12.30pm Key duties: Supporting daily and weekly production planning to ensure customer orders and bespoke specifications are completed on schedule. Overseeing production activities to maintain consistent quality standards and efficient workflow management. Carrying out in-process and final quality inspections, identifying and resolving issues promptly. Monitoring labour, materials, and workspace usage to support operational efficiency and minimise waste. Assisting with process improvements while maintaining high standards of workmanship and production quality. Maintaining excellent housekeeping standards and ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures. Acting as a visible and hands-on presence on the production floor, supporting the wider production team. Supervising, motivating, and supporting production staff to encourage teamwork, accountability, and pride in workmanship. ..... full job details .....