Assistant Production Manager

Our client is a privately-owned food manufacturer, and an opportunity to join them has become vacant for an Assistant Production Manager. Here are many reasons this role is a standout, to list a few: • Significant investment over the last few years • Ambitious plans to continue to invest in line with ongoing growth • Investment and focus on employee development • Impressive, reputable site that will provide long-term security • One of Scotland’s top food manufacturing brands. Reporting to the Head of Production you will be a key member of the production leadership team and will take responsibility for driving forward best-in-class manufacturing performance. If you gain great satisfaction with working closely with your team and seeing them grow and develop you will enjoy this role. The role: The role itself is quite straightforward when it comes to Production Management. You will manage the performance of the team, ensuring that product output, H&S, Food Safety and Quality aspects are being adhered to and running at the optimal level. Full formal job description available post qualification The candidate: Required: • Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience in a production or food manufacturing environment • Comprehensive understanding of food manufacturing, preferably in a semi-automated environment • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) • A team player Preferred: • Understanding of automated manufacturing technology, including fault-finding and problem-solving • Food Hygiene certification • Practical working knowledge of lean methodology and 5S • Health and safety certification • A desire to deliver results and the drive to exceed expectations What’s on offer? A starting salary commensurate with the level of the position. 8 am-4 pm, or when required for fulfilling the role, Mon-Fri Company profit-related annual bonus Healthcare Long service awards If you are interested in this position, then please forward a copy of your most up-to-date CV to Simon Norris