Assistant Production Manager Location: St Helens, Merseyside Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Hours: 37.5 hours per week The Opportunity We are recruiting an experienced Assistant Production Manager to join an established, internationally recognised manufacturing business based in St Helens. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious manufacturing professional to support the Production Manager in overseeing manufacturing operations, driving performance and developing production teams. You will take responsibility for production departments, improve operational efficiency, maintain quality standards and promote a positive health and safety culture. You will also deputise for the Production Manager when required. Key Responsibilities Support the Production Manager with day-to-day manufacturing operations. Oversee production departments, ensuring schedules and targets are achieved. Lead and develop Shift Controllers and Process Leaders. Monitor production KPIs, efficiency and operational performance. Drive continuous improvement and lead 5S activities. Champion health, safety and environmental standards. Ensure operators follow SOPs, risk assessments and company procedures. Participate in accident investigations and implement corrective actions. Support production reporting, MIS data and departmental budgeting. Maintain high standards of housekeeping, quality and auditing. Lead production-related customer complaint investigations. ..... full job details .....