Jobs in Strathaven

My client are currently looking to recruit a Production Manager (on a 4on 4off shift pattern) to join their site in North Lanarkshire.

You will be working with an extremely successful and well established Scottish FMCG company, that are going through a continued period of development and investment. If you are looking for a company where you can develop your managerial skills, work on exciting projects and have the opportunity for career progression, then this could be the role for you!

This position will take responsibility for managing daily production operations, leading teams, and ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance across production lines.

Key responsibilities:

Lead and develop a high-performing production team within a food manufacturing environment
Plan and manage production schedules to meet customer demand and business targets
Monitor and improve production KPIs (efficiency, waste, downtime, output)
Drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives
Manage labour, materials, and production resources effectively
Work closely with Quality Assurance and Technical teams to maintain product standards
Troubleshoot and resolve production line issues to minimise downtime
Requirements:

Experience as a Production Manager / Manufacturing Manager / Operations Manager
Minimum 2 years of experience in production management
Background in food manufacturing / FMCG environment
Experience managing teams in a high-volume production environmentShift pattern:

4 on 4 off shift pattern; 05:30 - 18:00; 10:30 - 23:00