Senior Production Manager

Ref: AS7067487

Airdrie, Scotland

£50,000

• Permanent
• Food Manufacturing
• Operational Excellence
• HACCP Compliance

About the candidate

This candidate is a seasoned production leader with over a decade of experience across chilled and fresh food manufacturing. They bring a hands-on approach to leading production teams, keeping quality, safety and output firmly on track in fast-paced environments.

They have strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety and compliance standards, with experience supporting retailer audits and embedding best practice across production and quality teams. Available for a permanent role, they can start in around two weeks.

What makes them great?

• Improved Efficiency – Delivered process improvements that increased production efficiency by around 15%, helping to reduce waste and downtime.
• Reduced Staff Turnover – Developed training programmes that supported morale and productivity, contributing to an approximate 20% reduction in staff turnover.
• Strong Audit Performance – Played a key role in strengthening quality standards and supporting the successful completion of multiple retailer audits.

Areas of expertise

• Chilled & Fresh Food Production – Experienced in managing busy food manufacturing operations, ensuring output targets are met without compromising quality or safety.
• Food Safety & Compliance – Strong working knowledge of HACCP, quality controls and retailer audit requirements within regulated production environments.
• Team Leadership & Development – Skilled in building capable, engaged teams through training, coaching and clear day-to-day operational leadership.