Assistant Production Manager

Production Team Manager

Location: Dundee

Salary: £40,000

Shift: Core hours will be 12:00 to 20:00 Monday to Friday

Are you an experienced leader in a fast-paced production environment? We're seeking a Production Team Manager to join our client's business in Dundee. Working closely with Quality, Sales and Maintenance, the Production Team Manager will be a hands-on role, managing all aspects of operations during their shift.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Overseeing all operational activities and the timely and accurate production of orders and ensuring accurate recording of all traceability and quantities
• Controlling raw material, packaging and end product stocks to minimise wastage and handling costs. Ensuring the correct level of raw materials is available for production to prevent time wasting
• Measuring and improving production efficiencies. This includes productivity, reduction of downtime and cost reduction through yield improvements and waste reduction
• Ensuring all ways of working comply with health and safety instructions and are within the scope of the quality and HACCP systems, with all documentation produced to standard
• Line management of all production supervisors and staff on shift and commitment to good practice and leading by example
• Identifying training needs and mentoring and coaching production staff (Supervisors, Butchers, Operators) to ensure ways of working are understood and adhered to and staff are developed to be more effective and improve skills bases.
• Provide cover for the Production Manager during their absence

What We're Looking For:

• Ideally a graduate with experience in production supervision/management within the food industry. Experience from the meat industry or chilled food products would be an advantage.
• Experience in continuous improvement would be beneficial, as well as proven problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills at all levels and the ability to manage and deliver change.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Not afraid to enter the factory and work with the operators, supervisors and managers to ensure that production, safety and quality requirements are understood and met.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and want to lead a dedicated team in a thriving environment, we'd love to hear from you!