At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop production teams while driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Join a leading food manufacturing business with a focus on operational excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, ongoing development opportunities, and significant leadership responsibility.
- Other info: Foster a positive culture of engagement and accountability within the team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a high-performing team and drive improvements in food manufacturing.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in manufacturing management and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 41000 - 45000 £ per year.
We are recruiting for an experienced Manufacturing Manager to join a leading food manufacturing business. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on operational leader who thrives in a fast-paced production environment and enjoys developing high-performing teams while driving continuous improvement.
Reporting to the Factory Manager, you will lead production operations, ensuring targets are achieved safely, efficiently and in line with quality standards. You will play a key role in delivering operational excellence, improving performance and developing a strong culture of accountability and engagement across the manufacturing team.
Key Responsibilities- Lead, coach and develop production teams through Team Leaders and Shift Leaders
- Drive performance against key operational KPIs including plan attainment, efficiency, productivity, yield and waste reduction
- Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, GMP, hygiene and health & safety standards
- Deliver daily and weekly production plans while maintaining excellent service levels
- Manage labour utilisation, staffing levels and production resources effectively
- Lead performance review meetings and ensure operational metrics are monitored and communicated
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, cost reduction and operational performance
- Work closely with Engineering, Technical, Planning, NPD and Logistics teams to deliver business objectives
- Support new product launches and production trials
- Manage budgets and operational costs within your area of responsibility
- Develop employee capability through coaching, training and succession planning
- Foster a positive culture focused on engagement, accountability and continuous improvement
- Proven experience in a Manufacturing Manager, Production Manager or Operations Manager role within food manufacturing
- Strong leadership experience managing large production teams through Team Leaders and Supervisors
- Experience working in a fast-paced FMCG environment
- Strong understanding of food safety, HACCP, GMP and health & safety requirements
- Demonstrable success delivering improvements in productivity, efficiency, waste and yield
- Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Commercially aware with a focus on operational performance and customer service
- Opportunity to join a market-leading food manufacturing business
- Significant leadership responsibility and autonomy
- Ongoing development and progression opportunities
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- A key role within a high-performing operational team
Manufacturing Manager in Innerleithen employer: Protea Recruitment Ltd | Food | Drinks | FMCG Recruitment Partner
Join a leading food manufacturing business in Innerleithen, Fife, where you will thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. We prioritise employee development and offer significant leadership responsibilities, ensuring you have the autonomy to drive continuous improvement while fostering a culture of engagement and accountability. With competitive salaries and ongoing progression opportunities, this is an excellent place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
Contact Details:
Protea Recruitment Ltd | Food | Drinks | FMCG Recruitment Partner Recruitment Team
