Assistant Production Manager

JOB TITLE:

Assistant Production Manager

JOB TYPE:

Full time, permanent

HOURS:

Core factory hours between 6am and 10pm, potential rotating shifts and weekend attendance required on rota system.

SALARY:

£32,000 - £35,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

ABOUT US:

Charbonnel et Walker are purveyors of the finest quality chocolates and truffles. Established in 1875 on London’s Bond Street, Charbonnel et Walker is Britain’s first luxury chocolatier. We are proud to hold the Royal Warrant.

REQUIREMENTS:

We are looking for an Assistant Production Manager to assist in the general management of the production and packing areas.

The successful candidate will be required to:

· Ensure food safety, integrity, legality and quality is maintained

· Ensure staff follow all Company procedures and health and safety standards

· Assist in day to day management of factory staff

· Liaise with all departments to ensure all orders/products are made and packed to the required safety, quality, quantity and cost to meet customer requirements and deliveries on time.

· Plan and organise staff to achieve successful and efficient completion of the production plan

· Assist to ensure sufficient/required level of multi-skilled staff are available and planned, and that staff have sufficient training to run lines required.

· Ensure supervisors have liaised with relevant departments to ensure all equipment, materials and packaging are available in sufficient quantities/correct time to ensure all processers start on time and operate efficiently.

· Ensure the correct completion of any daily, weekly and monthly reports/meetings and paperwork required.

· Assist in project work where required

· Any other duties as required.

Essential Skills:

· The ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

· Methodical and logical with attention to detail

· The ability to lead a team with enthusiasm and determination to succeed.

· Understanding of lean and continuous improvement methodology.

· Computer literacy in both Company systems and a Microsoft Office environment

· The ability to handle and keep information relating to business and staff confidentially.

· Excellent organisational and administrative skills with ability to multi-task and remain calm in a pressurised environment.

· Quick to learn and proactive.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £32,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Management: 1 year (preferred)
• Food Manufacturing: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (Spoken, read and written) (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Food Hygiene Level 2 (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person