Assistant Manager

Full-time, Permanent

£35,000 to £40,000 – depending on experience

Yeovil

If you’re a proactive individual, with a passion for production management, team leadership, and have a background in engineering, we want to hear from you!

As the Assistant Manager, you’ll be the backbone of our day-to-day operations, guaranteeing seamless production and top-notch quality output. Your role extends to assisting in stock management and crafting production plans that not only meet but exceed our business targets.

Additionally, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing standards for production, maintaining quality, and ensuring a safe working environment for all.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and support to the team.
• Manage records of overtime, holiday, and sickness.
• Conduct return-to-work interviews and assist with disciplinary actions.
• Ensure production schedules meet customer demands and business needs.
• Oversee equipment maintenance and ensure cost-effective production.
• Ensure adherence to company procedures and report on performance.
• Handle customer inquiries/complaints and prepare sales metric reports.
• Maintain competence in company systems and undertake Quality Assurance activities.

Skills & Experience:

• Engineering/Quality/Process Engineering background essential
• Strong communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Knowledge of QHSE Legislation.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to multitask.
• Work independently and as part of a team
• Positive attitude towards work and company objectives.
• Knowledge of HR policies and interview experience.

The working hours for this role are Monday to Friday, 8am – 5pm, with an hour for lunch.

Successful candidates will be contacted within 7 working days of their applications, should you not hear from us within this time, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.