Assistant Production Manager

Assistant Production Manager (Nightshift)

Location: Snodland, Kent

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

Salary - Up to £45,000 plus shift allowance

Shift Pattern: 4 days on, 4 days off (6pm - 6am)

Alexander Steele is partnering with a leading Manufacturing business based in Kent, who are looking to hire an Assistant Production Manager. You’ll be responsible for leading and developing a team on shift to meet production, quality, and safety targets while driving continuous improvement on the line.

Responsibilities

* Oversee daily production activities to meet planned targets.

* Allocate manpower and resources efficiently across production lines.

* Minimize downtime through proactive coordination with maintenance and quality teams.

* Drive initiatives for productivity improvement, waste reduction, and resource optimization.

* Ensure accurate recording of production data, material usage, and finished goods in ERP systems.

* Monitor key performance indicators (output, efficiency, waste, downtime) and provide timely reports.

* Validate system transactions to maintain data integrity for inventory and traceability.

* Manage material returns and reconciliation at shift end.

* Collaborate with warehouse and logistics teams to maintain inventory accuracy and reduce variances.

* Enforce compliance with health, safety, and quality standards (e.g., GMP, HACCP).

* Conduct regular safety checks and implement corrective actions promptly.

* Maintain accurate and audit-ready records for production, safety, and quality compliance.

* Ensure SOPs, checklists, and logs are updated and properly stored.

* Lead and motivate the production team to achieve operational goals.

Skills and Experience

* 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or FMCG, including supervisory or managerial roles.

* Strong understanding of ERP systems and production reporting.

* Proven leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.

* Knowledge of health and safety, quality standards, and compliance requirements.

* Experience with warehouse management systems
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed