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Assistant Factory Manager Required - Dartford £38-40kpa My client based in Dartford are looking for an Assistant Factory Manager to support the Factory Manager in running efficient, safe and high-quality daily manufacturing operations. This includes supervising staff, coordinating across departments, and driving continuous improvement to consistently meet production and performance targets. Key Responsibilities • Plan, coordinate, and monitor daily production activities to ensure smooth operations, • Drive achievement of production targets, KPIs, and delivery schedules, • Identify bottlenecks and implement improvements to optimise workflow and efficiency Team Management • Lead and supervise production staff, team leaders, and shift supervisors, • Recruit, train, and develop factory personnel, conducting regular performance reviews, • Foster a positive, high-performance culture across the factory floor Health, Safety & Compliance • Ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation and company policies, • Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, and toolbox talks, • Investigate incidents and drive corrective actions Maintenance & Equipment • Plan preventive maintenance schedules to maximise efficiency and minimise downtime, • Liaise with engineering and maintenance teams to oversee repairs and upgrades Continuous Improvement • Lead Lean, Six Sigma, and 5S initiatives to drive operational improvements, • Identify opportunities to enhance productivity, quality, and safety across the operation Skills & Competencies • Proven leadership and people management capabilities with the ability to motivate and develop teams, • Strong organisational skills with a practical, solutions-focused approach to problem-solving, • Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and production environments, • Confident in using data and analysis to inform decisions and drive improvements, • Clear and effective communicator, able to engage with people at all levels, • Resilient and calm under pressure, with a consistent ability to meet deadlines Qualifications & Experience • Minimum 5 years' experience in a manufacturing or production environment, • Demonstrated experience in a supervisory or team leadership role, • Sound knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and best practices, • Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and their practical application Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) • Production output measured against set targets, • Quality defect and reject rates, • Health and safety metrics, including incident and near-miss rates, • Equipment downtime and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), • Labour productivity and operational efficiency, • Cost control, waste reduction, and resource utilisation This Assistant Factory Manager position is working Monday to Friday 8am - 4:30pm with a 1 hour lunch - Immediate start! Zoom Recruitment Services Ltd is a specialist agency supplying permanent, temporary and contract staff within Commercial, Logistics, Industrial & Manufacturing and Engineering sectors. We are also accredited members of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and follow professional and ethical working procedures