Production & Quality Manager

Position: Production & Quality Manager (Permanent)
Location: Thornton

Escape Recruitment is working with a growing business in fife to recruit a Production & Quality Manager. This is a hands-on role with a strong emphasis on quality ownership, suited to someone who enjoys maintaining standards, improving processes, and being closely involved in day-to-day production activity.

You will be responsible for ensuring quality is embedded into everything the operation does, while also coordinating daily production workflow and priorities. This is a visible role requiring strong leadership, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

* Own and maintain quality control processes, procedures, and supporting documentation

* Lead daily production meetings to plan workload, set priorities, and review quality performance

* Carry out regular quality spot checks on work in progress and completed orders

* Manage inspection and verification activities, ensuring records are accurate, complete, and timely

* Investigate quality issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions

* Promote right-first-time delivery and drive a culture of quality across the team

* Work closely with internal teams to ensure production plans meet quality and customer requirements

* Identify and implement quality and efficiency improvements across the operation

* Monitor trends, highlight risks, and put preventative measures in place

About You

* Proven experience in a quality-led role with production or operational responsibility

* Strong understanding of quality control, inspections, and process adherence

* Confident leading teams and running daily meetings

* Hands-on, detail-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

* Practical problem solver with experience in root cause analysis and corrective actions

* Able to communicate clearly and influence quality standards across teams

What’s On Offer

* A key quality-focused leadership role within a growing business

* Real ownership and influence over quality standards and improvements

* Supportive environment where continuous improvement is encouraged

* Competitive salary and benefits package

To find out more or to apply, please contact Escape Recruitment