Assistant Production Manager

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Are you an experienced people manager with a passion for production and books?
For our modern book production facility, we are looking for an Assistant Production Manager to lead one of our production teams. In this role, you will be present on the production floor every day and be responsible for safety, quality, efficiency and achieving production targets.

You will work in a two-shift operation and, together with the Production Manager and your fellow Assistant Production Manager, act as the link between planning, engineering and production. You will help ensure that high-quality books are produced and delivered to our customers on time.

What you’ll do?

• Leading a team of operators and production staff on a daily basis.
• Coordinate production activities across the book manufacturing process, including printing, collating, folding, binding, trimming and packaging.
• Monitor production schedules, quality standards and delivery deadlines.
• Ensure a safe, organised and efficient working environment.
• Support operators in resolving equipment malfunctions and production process disruptions.
• Monitor, record and analyse production performance and deviations.
• Identify opportunities to optimise production processes and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure a smooth handover between the early and late shifts.
• Coach, support and develop team members.
• Serve as the main point of contact for production, planning, engineering and quality.

What do you bring?

• MBO+ level of working and thinking, preferably in a technical or production-related field.
• Experience in a production environment.
• Experience leading a team, or the ambition to grow into a leadership role.
• Technical aptitude and a hands-on mentality.
• A strong focus on quality and safety.
• Strong communication skills.
• Decisiveness and the ability to set priorities.
• Willingness to work two shifts.

What do we offer?

• A challenging leadership role within an innovative book production environment.
• Working with modern printing, finishing, and binding equipment.
• An informal work environment with short lines of communication and a lot of responsibility.
• A competitive salary commensurate with your experience.
• Shift differential in accordance with the applicable terms of employment.
• Opportunities for personal development and career advancement.
• A stable employer with ambition and a focus on quality.

Who are you?

You are a natural leader who enjoys working closely with people. You know how to motivate employees, hold them accountable for quality and safety, and ensure that production runs smoothly. You maintain a broad perspective, focus on solutions, and draw energy from achieving shared results.

Your success is measured by:

• Timely implementation of the production schedule.
• Quality of the books produced.
• Workplace Safety.
• Reduction in downtime and repair work.
• Team productivity and efficiency.
• Employee satisfaction and development.

Would you like to play a key role in producing high-quality books and leading a dedicated production team? If so, we’d love to meet you.

If you have any questions or are interested in this job, please contact Rik at rik.thijssen@printforce.nl.