Production Manager

Alexander Steele collaborates with a young, dynamic manufacturer based in Edinburgh to recruit a permanent Production Manager. The role with be working Monday - Friday. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, your role is to lead, develop and manage the shift team through the facility to deliver a high-quality product efficiently and cost-effectively consistently and in a safe and hygienic environment. In addition, you will be responsible for the smooth running of the Production area whilst on shift. The Role To ensure defined production standards are met. The manager motivated and led the team to deliver the production plan. Ensure customer service levels & KPI’s are consistently achieved Ensure all hazards are identified, the risks assessed, and all control measures implemented and maintained. Contribute and fully support the Company Health and Safety Policy Lead, develop, inspire and motivate the team to attain performance improvement and drive and upward improvement in the skills and performance of all direct reports Liaise with the Technical & Quality Control team to identify quality issues, ensuring all investigations are thorough and appropriate action is taken and recorded with preventative measures. Maintaining compliance against internal and customer audit requirements. Maintain work areas following world-class manufacturing standards of hygiene Control and reduce material wastage usage levels Measure and analyse downtime and implement corrective actions Ensure Company Discipline and Grievance Procedures are followed, including conducting investigations, chairing grievance and disciplinary hearings/ The Candidate Previous Food FMCG management experience Proven people management experience Experience in driving the Health & Safety culture Continuous improvement Managing KPI’s and adherence Preparing and supporting the business audit by significant retailers and driving improvement Be hands-on, flexible and adaptable with a positive attitude Excellent communication skills. If you are interested in applying for this vacancy, please send your most recent CV or contact Clarke Smith on 0131 370 9191.