CI Team Manager

I’m delighted to be supporting Nairn's Oatcakes with the recruitment of a Continuous Improvement Team Manager for their Butler field site in Edinburgh.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on manufacturing leader who enjoys driving operational performance, developing teams, and delivering continuous improvement within a fast‑paced production environment.

Working closely with Production, Engineering, Technical, Supply Chain, HR, and wider support functions, you’ll play a key role in improving efficiency, reliability, quality, and team capability across the operation.

Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, you will lead manufacturing teams while driving a culture of continuous improvement across people, plant, and process.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and developing production teams, Team Leaders, and operators
• Driving performance across efficiency, downtime, waste, labour utilisation, and service
• Supporting day‑to‑day manufacturing operations to deliver safe, high‑quality production
• Leading continuous improvement projects focused on operational performance and process optimisation
• Promoting strong Health & Safety, GMP, Food Safety, and compliance standards
• Supporting structured problem‑solving and data‑led decision making
• Working cross‑functionally with Engineering, Technical, QA, HR, and Supply Chain teams
• Supporting operational change, engagement, and team development initiatives

We’re looking for someone with strong manufacturing leadership experience and a passion for continuous improvement.

You’ll ideally bring:

• Experience with in manufacturing or food manufacturing
• Previous leadership experience within a production environment
• Strong continuous improvement and operational performance knowledge
• Experience driving efficiency, waste reduction, and process improvement initiatives
• Knowledge of Health & Safety, GMP, and Food Safety standards
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills
• NEBOSH qualification, or working towards it, would be advantageous

Having visited the site, it’s clear there is a strong focus on teamwork, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. This role offers the opportunity to genuinely influence performance, culture, and future growth within a well‑known Scottish manufacturing business.