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Production Leader

Job in Fifeshire, Fife, DD6 9AE, Scotland, UK
Listing for: Isaac Gracie
Full Time position
Listed on 2025-12-23
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Production Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Production Leader (Permanent)
Are you a dynamic, people-focused leader with a passion for operational excellence? Scott & Fyfe Ltd is seeking a driven and purposeful Production Leader to join our growing team. In this crucial role, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of our production process, ensuring we deliver high-quality products on time and within budget. You will lead teams across a 24/7 operation, fostering a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

* Safety & Quality:
Foster a culture of safety by enforcing procedures, conducting audits, and leading safety initiatives.

* Production Planning & Scheduling:
Translate sales forecasts into actionable production plans, optimizing resource allocation and ensuring on-time delivery.

* Performance Management:
Drive productivity improvement initiatives, monitor key metrics, and implement corrective actions to maximize efficiency.

* Team Leadership:
Lead and develop a team of 6 shift leaders, providing coaching, motivation, and performance feedback.

* Machine Uptime:
Implement preventative maintenance routines and troubleshoot equipment issues to maximize machine availability.

* Communication &

Collaboration:

Build strong relationships with cross-functional teams, effectively communicate production priorities, and keep stakeholders informed.

* Continuous Improvement:
Identify and implement process improvements through data analysis and lean manufacturing principles, using formal root cause and corrective action tools.

Experience:

* Knowledge and understanding of manufacturing planning and work scheduling to ensure efficient production processes and timely delivery of products.

* Solid understanding of safety principles and best practices.

* Proven record of achieving production targets, managing budgets, and driving efficiency.

* Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop team members.

* Excellent communication and people skills to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders within a small team.

* Data-driven approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

* ERP experience with material transactions and manufacturing processing – Sage, Oracle, or SAP.

* Proficient in Office 365 tools, presentation creation, and data analysis.

* Experience working within a 24/7 shift environment preferred.

Benefits:

* Chance to make a real impact on the success and profitability of the business.

* Competitive salary.

* Profit-related bonus scheme & contributory pension.

* Life assurance & share incentive plan.

* Opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing company.

* Collaborative and supportive work environment.

* Cycle to work scheme

* EV Car salary sacrifice scheme

* Flexible approach to hours of work within a 24/7 operation

If you are an enthusiastic leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys building high-performing teams we'd be keen to have an informal chat to discuss further
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