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Location: Fife
Salary: Competitive + Benefits (Overtime Available)
Job Type: Full-time | Permanent
Shifts: Varied (Early and Back Shift)
Are you a motivational leader with a passion for driving performance and developing people?
Our client, a market-leading manufacturing business, is seeking a Production Team Manager to take full ownership of a high-performing team on the production floor. You'll be responsible for leading, developing, and managing a team of up to 25 staff, ensuring daily and weekly production targets are consistently met - while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance.
What you'll be doing:
Lead & Develop a team of Supervisors, Machine Controllers, Operators, Production QAs, and PSOs to deliver against production targets.
Train & Coach team members to ensure they're competent and confident in their roles.
Drive Performance by executing shift plans, managing resources, and resolving issues proactively.
Champion Quality & Compliance through regular audits, non-conformance investigations, and promoting food safety best practices.
Motivate & Engage with your team daily - setting clear expectations around behaviour, attendance, and standards.
Recruit & Retain - working with HR to maintain staffing levels and reduce turnover.
Promote a Continuous Improvement culture, actively involving your team in change initiatives and supporting site-wide improvement goals.
What success looks like:
Clear, consistent team communication and engagement.
High compliance standards and minimal non-conformances.
Team members have 2 documented performance reviews per year.
Training fully up to date.
Staff turnover below 15% quarterly.
What you'll bring:
A strong, approachable leadership style with the ability to inspire and influence.
A positive, can-do attitude and a commitment to high standards.
Excellent communication skills and a structured, consistent approach.
Passion for developing people and building a high-performing team culture.
Solid understanding of health & safety, food safety, and production KPIs.
Ready to lead from the front?
If you're a confident leader with a background in manufacturing or production, and you're ready to make an impact - we want to hear from you. If you are interested in finding out more of being considered, apply today. Send me a copy of your full CV and someone from our dedicated team will be in touch.
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