Manufacturing Manager

Location: Glasgow

Salary: £55,000 – £65,000

Industry: Food Manufacturing

Overview:

A leading food manufacturer is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager to oversee and improve production operations at their Glasgow facility. This is an exciting opportunity for a hands-on leader with a strong background in food manufacturing, ideally with exposure to lean principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations across multiple production lines
• Drive safety, quality, and performance targets in line with site KPIs
• Implement and embed lean manufacturing techniques to improve efficiency
• Manage and mentor shift managers and production teams
• Monitor and control departmental budgets and resources
• Collaborate with engineering, technical, and planning teams to ensure smooth operations
• Lead site initiatives in continuous improvement and OEE tracking

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a similar Manufacturing Manager or Production Manager role within food manufacturing
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of developing high-performing teams
• Excellent understanding of lean manufacturing or Six Sigma (certification desirable)
• Strong knowledge of food safety, compliance, and site H&S practices
• Ability to analyse production data and implement improvement plans

For more information about this vacancy, please apply.

We are unable to offer any sponsorship options for this vacancy.