Production Manager

Location: Newhailes, Musselburgh, EH21 6SY
(principal site, with travel to other locations)

Salary: £60k per annum

Reporting to: Chief Operating Officer

We are entering an exciting phase of growth and are looking for a bold, commercially astute Production Manager to elevate our manufacturing performance and help shape the future of our operations.

This is not a maintenance role. This is a performance role.

You will take ownership of a growing production function and lead from the front, driving delivery, strengthening discipline, improving cost performance and building a resilient, high‑performing team in a technology‑led manufacturing environment.

If you are motivated by raising standards, solving complex operational challenges and leaving a lasting impact, this is your opportunity.

• Full accountability for delivering production safely, on time, in full and to quality standards
• Labour planning, budget control and operational cost performance
• Driving measurable improvements in productivity, efficiency and delivery reliability
• Embedding Lean principles and a mindset of continuous improvement
• Strengthening health & safety leadership and regulatory compliance
• Building capability through coaching, succession planning and performance management
• Partnering cross‑functionally with Supply Chain, Engineering and Quality to support scalability and new product introduction
• Promoting consistent manufacturing standards across sites

You are an experienced production leader who thrives in fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environments. You bring energy, structure and accountability. You are commercially aware, data‑driven and comfortable making decisions under pressure.

You don’t just manage production; you improve on it.

• Proven experience leading manufacturing or production teams
• Strong cost control and delivery performance management capability
• Experience implementing Lean or continuous improvement programmes
• Solid health & safety and quality compliance knowledge
• The ability to analyse performance data and turn insight into action
• A leadership style that builds ownership, resilience and high standards

A degree in engineering or production management is desirable. IOSH (minimum) or NEBOSH certification is preferred.

You will play a critical role in strengthening our manufacturing capability at a pivotal stage of growth. The impact you make here will shape how we scale.

If you are ready to step into a role with real ownership, visibility and influence, we want to hear from you.

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