Assistant Production Manager
7 days ago
Rochester
Job Purpose: \n To effectively lead, motivate, and support the production team to deliver consistent, high-quality manufacturing performance in line with business objectives and strategic goals. The role involves ensuring that production targets, efficiency, quality, and safety standards are achieved while promoting a culture of continuous improvement. The Assistant Shift Manager will work closely with cross-functional teams to optimise processes, manage resources efficiently, and maintain compliance with company policies and industry regulations. \n \n \n Responsibilities \n :ERP & Production Reportin \n\n • gEnsure all production activities, raw material consumption, and finished goods are accurately recorded in the ERP system Microsoft business central\n, • .Monitor production KPIs (output, OEE, waste, downtime) and provide real-time reporting\n, • .Validate and approve system transactions to ensure data accuracy for inventory and traceability\n\n \n . \n Warehouse & Inventory Retur \n\n • nsManage and record material returns to warehouse with proper documentation in ER\n, • P.Ensure reconciliation of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods at shift en\n, • d.Work closely with warehouse/logistics to maintain inventory accuracy and minimize varianc\n, • esCarry out stock counts on the lines at the start and end of the shif\n\n \n t. \n Production & Operations Managem \n\n • entOversee shift production to achieve daily/weekly/monthly production targe\n, • ts.Plan and allocate manpower efficiently across production lin\n, • es.Ensure minimum downtime through proactive coordination with maintenance and QA tea\n, • ms.Drive continuous improvement in productivity, waste reduction, and resource utilizati\n\n \n on. \n Safety & Compli \n\n • anceEnforce compliance with safety, food safety (HACCP & GMP), and hygiene standards on the shop fl\n, • oor.Conduct regular safety checks and ensure immediate corrective acti\n, • ons.Promote a zero-accident culture during the sh\n\n \n ift. \n Audit & Document \n\n • ationMaintain audit-ready records for production, safety, and quality compli\n, • ance.Ensure all SOPs, checklists, and logs are updated, signed off, and properly st\n, • ored.Support internal and external audits (quality, safety, regulat\n\n \n ory). \n People Mana \n\n • gementLead, supervise, and motivate the shift workforce to meet operational\n, • goals.Handle workforce discipline, attendance, and training needs during the\n, • shift.Promote teamwork, accountability, and high performance among operators and line le\n\n \n aders. \n Continuous Impr \n\n • ovementDriving the CI Methodology for their respective shift and projects by ensuring participation of CI m\n\n \n embers. \n Key Performance Indicator \n\n • s (KPIs)ERP transaction accuracy and ti\n, • melinessProduction numbers\n, • vs. planMaterial reconciliation and return-to-warehouse co\n, • mplianceSafety compliance and zero lost-time a\n, • ccidentsAudit readiness and documentation co\n, • mplianceLabor productivity and attendance ma\n\n nagement