Production Manager

Ref: AS9495719

Dumfries, Scotland

£45,000

• Permanent
• Manufacturing Leadership
• Continuous Improvement
• Production Planning

About the candidate

An accomplished production leader with over a decade of experience across manufacturing and food production environments. They bring a hands-on management style, strong production planning capability and a clear focus on KPI delivery, quality standards and team performance.

They are now looking for a permanent opportunity where they can continue to improve output, develop teams and support operational performance. Available to start in 2 weeks, they would suit a fast-paced manufacturing setting that values accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

What makes them great?

• Proven People Leader – Has successfully managed a team of around 50 employees, using coaching and performance reviews to improve engagement and accountability.
• Strong Operational Impact – Delivered a downtime reduction of around 15% through targeted process improvements within a regional manufacturing environment.
• Productivity Focused – Helped streamline production activity, contributing to a productivity uplift of around 20% and supporting further efficiency improvements of around 10% earlier in their career.

Areas of expertise

• Production Planning & KPI Management – Experienced in coordinating schedules, managing workflow and ensuring production targets are met consistently.
• Continuous Improvement – Skilled at identifying bottlenecks, improving processes and driving efficiency across busy manufacturing environments.
• Quality, Safety & Team Leadership – Confident leading teams, maintaining quality standards and supporting strong compliance with health and safety requirements.