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