Bakery) Production Assistant Manager

Production Assistant Manager - Food Manufacturing (Bakery)

Location: Park Royal
Salary: -40-45,000 + Benefits
Full-Time | Permanent |

Are you an experienced and hands-on leader with a passion for driving performance in fast-paced food production environments? We''re seeking a Production Assistant Manager to join a growing team in a well-established food manufacturing business.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in food production who thrives on leading people, solving problems, and making things run like clockwork. If you''re looking for your next challenge with clear scope for progression and development, we''d love to hear from you.

What You''ll Be Doing

Overseeing daily production operations to ensure timely order fulfilment and high product quality
Leading shift briefings, communicating KPIs, and addressing operational issues
Managing and developing team members through training, coaching, and performance reviews
Ensuring all health & safety, hygiene, and food safety standards are met at all times
Creating and updating processes, training guides, and work instructions
Handling labour planning and ensuring efficient resource allocation across shifts
Supporting with recruitment, onboarding, disciplinary investigations, and absence management
Deputising for the Production Manager when required

What We''re Looking For

Previous experience in a food manufacturing or FMCG production environment
Strong supervisory or team leadership background
Skilled in motivating teams and delivering KPIs in high-pressure settings
Knowledge of health & safety and food hygiene practices
Excellent communication and organisational skills
IT literate - especially confident with Outlook and Excel
Able to adapt to flexible working hours and perform manual work when needed
Calm under pressure and confident managing a busy production floor

What''s On Offer

A secure, full-time role in a growing business
Great scope to develop your leadership skills and advance your career
Supportive team culture and training provided
Competitive salary and benefits package

If you''re a proactive production leader looking to take your next step in a dynamic, fast-paced food production environment - apply today!