Assistant Production Manager at RPO Recruitment

Job Description

• A well-established concrete manufacturing company is looking for an experienced Assistant Production Manager with strong leadership skills and a hands-on approach to support daily factory operations.
• The successful candidate will work closely with the Production Manager to ensure production targets, quality standards, safety requirements, and operational efficiencies are consistently achieved in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in managing daily factory and production operations to maximise efficiency and productivity.
• Support production planning and ensure production targets and deadlines are achieved.
• Monitor workflow, staffing, machine utilisation, and production output.
• Ensure production processes comply with company standards and operating procedures.
• Identify operational bottlenecks and implement process improvements.
• Supervise production staff, allocate resources, and support workforce planning.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and performance support to production teams.
• Maintain quality standards and assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Assist with safety inspections, incident reporting, and maintaining a safe working environment.
• Prepare production reports, monitor KPIs, and maintain production documentation.
• Coordinate effectively with production, maintenance, quality, and logistics teams.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or factory production environment.
• Experience supervising teams and managing production activities.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of production processes, quality control, and continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practices.
• Computer literacy with experience preparing reports and monitoring KPIs.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet production deadlines.
• Valid driver's licence is advantageous.

Benefits

• Salary: negotiable.

Closing Date 28 September 2026