Assistant Production Manager
Salary: £42,000 per annum
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm Location: SE18, Woolwich, London.
About the RoleOur client is a well-established and respected business within the essential oils and food ingredients industry, with a long-standing reputation for quality, innovation, and sustainability.
Operating from a fast-paced manufacturing environment, they specialise in producing high-quality natural products used in the food, flavour, and fragrance sectors. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative Production team within a company that values continuous improvement and professional development.
This role offers more than just a position as an Assistant Production Manager, it provides a genuine opportunity to build a long-term career, develop industry expertise, and make a meaningful impact from day one.
Key Responsibilities- Allocate and distribute work across the Production area
- Monitor work-in-progress (WIP) and assess daily production capacity
- Order production consumables and essential supplies
- Arrange plant and equipment (e.g. FLTs, pumps, packaging)
- Coordinate and book transport for UK deliveries
- Work closely with the Production Manager to ensure timely completion of goods for dispatch
- Liaise with Logistics, Quality Control, and Stock departments to ensure smooth operations
- Support the management of production staff, including performance, motivation, and attendance
Candidate Requirements- Proven experience within a food manufacturing environment
- Experience supervising or managing staff, with readiness to step into a junior management role (10+ direct reports)
- Strong people management skills, including performance and attendance management
- Experience with BRC, HACCP, and HSE standards and audits
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to collaborate effectively across departments
- Strong attention to detail with a logical and pragmatic approach to problem-solving
- Valid FLT licence and experience
- GCSEs (or equivalent) including minimum Grade 5/6 in English and Maths
What's on Offer- Competitive salary of £42,000 per annum
- Stable Monday to Friday working hours (8am - 4pm)
- Opportunity to join a growing and reputable business
- Supportive team environment with opportunities for career progression
- Hands-on role with real impact from the outset
