Production & Operations Manager
Location: Dumfries, Scotland
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum
Are you an experienced Production or Operations Manager who enjoys being hands-on and taking an active role in the day-to-day running of a manufacturing plant?
We are currently recruiting for a Production & Operations Manager to join a manufacturing business based in Dumfries. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who combines strong production management skills with a practical, technical approach to problem-solving.
The successful candidate will take responsibility for planning and managing production, supporting the team on the production line, troubleshooting equipment issues and driving improvements across the operation.
The Role
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Plan and coordinate daily and weekly production schedules, ensuring customer demand, stock levels, staffing and dispatch deadlines are met.
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Take a hands-on approach to production, working alongside the team and actively operating bottling equipment where required.
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Support line set-up, start-up, changeovers and shutdown activities.
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Investigate and troubleshoot technical issues across bottle washing, filling and capping equipment.
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Analyse machine readings, alarms and production records to identify faults and implement appropriate adjustments.
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Liaise with equipment manufacturers and technical support teams to diagnose issues and agree corrective actions.
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Monitor downtime, rejects and maintenance records to identify recurring problems and implement improvements.
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Take ownership of production performance, ensuring operational targets are achieved.
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Manage plant operating costs and identify opportunities to reduce downtime, waste and unnecessary expenditure.
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Maintain high standards of health and safety, quality and operational efficiency.
About You
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Previous experience in a Production Manager, Operations Manager or similar manufacturing leadership role.
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A strong technical understanding of manufacturing or production equipment.
- Must be willing to be hands-on and actively work on the production line.
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Experience with bottling, filling, capping or similar production machinery would be advantageous.
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Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to plan and manage production schedules effectively.
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A proactive approach to continuous improvement, cost control and operational efficiency.
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Confident leading a team while remaining involved in the day-to-day running of the plant.
What's on Offer?
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Salary of up to £45,000 per annum.
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A hands-on management role with responsibility for the overall running of the plant.
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The opportunity to make a real impact on production performance and operational efficiency.
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A varied position combining production management, technical troubleshooting and team leadership.
If you're an experienced manufacturing professional looking for a hands-on Production & Operations Manager position in the Dumfries area, we'd love to hear from you.
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