Production Unit Manager

Location Perth, United Kingdom

• Overall accountability for the safe, compliant, efficient, and profitable operation of the Perth Production Unit.
• Lead site performance in line with Alleima values & systems.
• Act as MD/Legal Entity Rep when delegated, ensuring statutory compliance & governance.
• Provide clear leadership aligned to strategy & business goals.
• Build & develop an effective management team while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, & ethical behaviour.
• Ensure strong communication & collaboration with employees & representatives.
• Accountable for site HSE performance and legal compliance; promote a Zero Harm culture.
• Lead incident investigation and corrective action, with authority to stop operations if safety or compliance is compromised.
• Ensure production meets safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
• Drive efficient use of resources and adherence to manufacturing standards.
• Lead continuous improvement in productivity, reliability, and operational efficiency.
• Ensure products consistently meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Drive right‑first‑time performance and reduce cost of poor quality.
• Lead resolution of major quality issues and ensure audit readiness and compliance.
• Responsible for financial performance against budgets and targets; drive cost control, productivity, and margin improvement.
• Manage working capital (especially inventory and forecasting) and ensure disciplined evaluation and execution of investments.
• Ensure compliance with legal, corporate, and internal governance requirements.
• Operate within delegated authorities, manage risk, and ensure timely closure of audit findings and non‑conformities.
• Act as Legal Entity Representative when required.
• Support customer engagement through visits, exhibitions, & collaboration with sales teams.
• Contribute to resolving customer issues and support new business & product development opportunities.

• Have a degree qualification, management diploma, or equivalent professional experience (minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior manufacturing or industrial leadership role).
• Demonstrated people leadership & change‑management capability along with proven financial & commercial understanding.
• Strong commitment to health, safety, & compliance.
• Preferred if you have formal leadership or people management training and/or experience acting as a legal entity representative or equivalent.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies is also an advantage.

• Competitive pension scheme.
• Company car or cash allowance.
• Company performance related bonus scheme.
• Life assurance & disability cover.
• Guaranteed year end annual bonus.
• Access to a discounts platform & on‑the‑job training & development.

The closing date is Thursday 11th Jun ’26.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK or hold a valid permit to work in the UK.