Assistant Production Manager at Bridgemead Consulting - 4 Openings

Bridgemead Consulting is a holistic and innovative business consultancy that believes in connecting businesses with the right individuals. We take pride in not just connecting clients to skilled talent but also ensuring we provide personalised solutions to all Human Resource challenges.

At Bridgemead we offer professional and unique Human Resources solutions to facilitate specific business requirements, enabling you focus solely on your business. We are a fully outsourced platform for Small Medium Enterprises (SME’s) and our services span the full spectrum of all HR relayed business priorities. All our experts are CIPM, CIPD, SPHRI qualified with vast experience of real – life business processes.

Our team of dedicated professionals guarantee efficient, attainable and effective results that will positively transform your business processes internally and externally irrespective of size.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant Production Manager

Locations: Delta, Ekiti, Lagos, and Osun
Employment Type: Full-time
Department: Production
Level: Level 4
Reports To: Production Manager
Direct Reports: Shift Supervisors, Line Leaders, Machine Operators

Role brief

• The Assistant Production Manager oversees safe, efficient, and cost-effective production execution by translating production plans into daily operations and optimizing manpower, machinery, materials, and methods (4M).
• The role is responsible for meeting production targets, controlling labor costs, minimizing downtime and waste, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Convert weekly and monthly production schedules into daily shift plans
• Allocate manpower, machines, and materials for smooth production execution
• Monitor production output, investigate shortfalls, and implement recovery actions
• Manage attendance, shift rosters, overtime, and payroll accuracy
• Track machine performance, downtime, and maintenance coordination
• Enforce SOPs, quality standards, and waste control measures
• Monitor production costs and drive efficiency improvements
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures, PPE use, and incident reporting
• Prepare accurate daily production and operational reports
• Supervise team discipline, performance, and workforce development.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Daily production target achievement: 95–100%
• Machine utilization: ≥85%
• Labor cost and overtime within budget
• Defect and wastage within approved limits
• Payroll accuracy: 100%
• Zero major safety violations
• Accurate and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Production, Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing Engineering, or related fields.

Experience:

• 5–8 years manufacturing experience
• 2–3 years in supervisory/assistant managerial role
• Experience in production planning, labor control, and cost management

Technical Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• ERP and advanced Excel proficiency
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing / continuous improvement preferred.

Salary
N400,000 - N500,000 monthly + Incentives (based on experience and competence).

Application Closing Date
24th April, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: career.bridgemeadnghr@gmail.com using "ASSISTANT PRODUCTION MANAGER" as the subject of the mail.