Assistant Production Manager

Our client, an innovative and forward-thinking food manufacturer who are known in their sector for being leaders providing some of the best bakery products in the market. They are searching for a Production Senior Supervisor due to expansion within the organisation. Job Role To ensure the smooth running of the day-to-day operations in order to fulfil customers’ orders. Responsible of leading, developing and training the production team. Responsibilities * · To ensure that all health & safety requirements are met, including the use of PPE * · To be responsible for own safety and that of others * · Ensure all products produced following: Food safety, Food Quality, Personal Hygiene of all staff, Hygiene of all production and external areas * · Participate in and deliver shift briefings * · Understand and communicate KPIs, losses and issues in a clear manner * · Participate in quality reviews and relay issues to the team * · To oversee all production operations * · Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel; accomplishing work results; establishing priorities; monitoring progress; revising schedules; resolving problems; reporting results of the processing flow on shift production summaries * · Ensure operation of equipment by calling for repairs, evaluating new equipment and techniques * · Provides manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analysing production performance records and data, answering questions, and responding to requests * · To creates and revise systems and procedures by analysing operating practices, record-keeping systems, forms of control, and budgetary and personnel requirements, implementing change * · Handle all related activities of production as needed like hiring, training, performance review and terminations * · Ensure inductions are carried out for all new starters * · Ensure all staff have completed all relevant Health & Safety training * · Carry Disciplinary investigations as needed * · Develop and implement new training models such as: “how to do sheets”, training matrix, work instructions etc. * · Manage labour resources and ensure that the most accurate manning is in place * · Cover Managerial tasks in the absence of the Manager * · Prepare individual as well as departmental training plans Personal Profile * · Supervisory experience needed & training will be given * · People Management, communication, and delegation skills * · Proficient Microsoft outlook, Excel * · Flexibility on working hours * · Able to perform manual work * · Previous Managerial experience in similar industry * · Able to work with people from a diverse range of backgrounds * · Ability to manage a stressful environment. * · Experience of delivering expanding operational KPI’s