Assistant Production Manager

About the role

Americana Restaurants is seeking an Assistant Production Manager to support the Commissary Manager in daily operations across its food production facilities. The role is ideal for professionals who thrive in fast‑paced, dynamic environments and are motivated to ensure product quality, safety, and timely delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Commissary Manager in overseeing daily operations and product distribution across all facilities.
• Monitor production schedules to ensure efficient, safe execution in line with operational requirements.
• Assist in maintaining product quality standards and operational consistency.
• Help recruit, onboard, train, and supervise commissary staff.
• Coordinate daily production activities to meet company standards and procedures.
• Contribute to performance management and development of production team members.
• Support implementation of quality control, food safety, and HSE measures; conduct audits and inspections.
• Identify and drive process‑improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
• Assist with budget monitoring, cost‑control initiatives, and resource optimization.
• Coordinate with warehouse and logistics teams to ensure on‑time product delivery.
• Maintain accurate production, quality, safety, and performance records; prepare reports and KPI dashboards.
• Support contingency planning and response activities for emergencies or operational disruptions.

Required profile

• Ability to support the Commissary Manager in operational oversight and product distribution.
• Experience coordinating production activities and ensuring compliance with standards.
• Capability to assist in staff recruitment, onboarding, training, and supervision.
• Strong focus on quality assurance, food safety, and health‑safety regulations.
• Proactive attitude toward process improvement and cost optimization.

Required skills