Assistant Production Manager
Job ref: APM0226 | Job type: Permanent
Location: Magherafelt
Industry: Food Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Quantity of Posts Available: 1 | Closing date: Friday 27 Feb 2026 17:00
Are you looking to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoy partnering with operational teams to drive performance?
Job Summary
As Assistant Production Manager, you will play a vital role in ensuring smooth, efficient, and safe production performance on shift. You will support the Production Manager in delivering operational excellence, leading teams, improving processes, and elevating standards across quality, safety, and efficiency. This newly developed role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment and enjoys both people leadership and structured operational improvement work.
Responsibilities
* Manage day and night-shift production operations to achieve daily efficiency, output, and workflow targets.
* Ensure all products meet strict quality, specification, and food safety standards.
* Support the Production Manager by following the production schedule and meeting yield, quality, and efficiency KPIs.
* Maintain strong housekeeping standards, controlling waste and driving good manufacturing practice.
* Lead by example in promoting a zero-accident, safety-first culture.
* Liaise with Quality, Technical, Planning, Purchasing, and Engineering teams to ensure strong service levels.
* Support Supervisors, Line Leaders, and operatives to ensure efficient workflow and resolution of bottlenecks.
* Coordinate and track training for night-shift staff and maintain a robust Training Skills Matrix.
* Assist in developing, improving, and implementing SOPs, process controls, and continuous improvement initiatives.
* Complete production paperwork accurately and provide shift performance updates.
* Report maintenance issues promptly and support problem-solving to prevent operational downtime.
* Act as the senior decision-maker on shift when the Production Manager is not present.
Essential
About You
* Experience in food manufacturing or fast-paced production.
* Strong communication and leadership skills.
* Understanding of food safety, quality, and manufacturing processes.
* Ability to manage teams and deliver performance through others.
* Good organisational skills with attention to detail.
Desirable
* Experience in SOP creation or training programmes.
* Exposure to continuous improvement/lean methodologies.
* Experience managing night-shift teams.
Why Join Us?
* Opportunity to develop
* Fast-paced, supportive and collaborative working environment
* Chance to add real value in a growing and evolving business
* Competitive salary and benefits package
How To Apply
If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role where you’ll make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. Please complete the application form or to discuss the role in confidence please contact HR Team.
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