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K.A.G Recruitment are delighted to bring you a fantastic exclusive opportunity for an ambitious Assistant Production Manager to join one of Europe's leading privately-owned food manufacturers based in Doncaster.   Position: Assistant Production Manager Location: Doncaster Salary: £35,000 - £42,000 DOE plus KPI Bonus Hours: 42 hours per week Reporting to: Production Manager   Purpose of the Role   Supporting the Production Manager, you will take responsibility for a designated production area, ensuring customer orders are produced efficiently, safely and to the highest quality standards.   Key Responsibilities Manage the day-to-day operation of a designated production department. Ensure production plans are delivered safely, efficiently and on time. Communicate production schedules and daily targets to Team Leaders. Monitor departmental KPIs and identify opportunities for improvement. Lead, coach and develop Team Leaders and Production Operatives. Manage labour planning and departmental staffing levels. Ensure compliance with Food Safety, GMP and Health & Safety procedures. Liaise with Technical, HR, Training and Health & Safety teams. Investigate production issues and implement corrective actions. Produce accurate reports and support continuous improvement initiatives.   Skills & Experience   You will have previous supervisory or management experience within a fast-paced Food Manufacturing or FMCG environment, with a proven ability to lead and motivate production teams. You will possess excellent communication and organisational skills, be proactive in your approach to problem-solving, and have experience managing operational KPIs to drive performance and continuous improvement. You will be able to prioritise effectively in a demanding production environment, and have strong verbal and written communication skills