Production Team Manager – Value Added Services

Production Team Manager – Value Added Services

Location: Hillington, Glasgow
Hours: Monday to Friday, 45 hours per week

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Production Team Manager to lead our Value Added Services (VAS) department, operating within a fast‑paced, high‑volume production environment. Our VAS division supports a diverse range of activities including rework for the Scottish drinks industry, contract packing for multiple customers, a small‑scale bottling line.

This is a key leadership role that will drive operational excellence, ensure compliance with industry standards, and support our growth strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion a positive, safe, and high‑performance workplace culture.
• Provide strategic and hands‑on leadership to all VAS operational teams including Production, bottling and quality.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement using Lean manufacturing principles to increase operational efficiency, reduce waste, and optimise throughput.
• Promote compliance with HACCP, food safety, and health & safety standards across all operational areas.
• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of systems and processes required to achieve business accreditations.
• Oversee resource planning, shift structures, staffing, and production scheduling to meet customer expectations and business objectives.
• Monitor and challenge operational KPIs and use data‑driven insights to improve performance, cost control, and service levels.
• Promote a strong collaborative environment with commercial, planning, and warehouse teams to ensure seamless end‑to‑end operations.
• Ensure all equipment and facilities are maintained to appropriate standards.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven leadership experience in a high‑volume manufacturing, packaging, or FMCG environment.
• Strong background in Lean manufacturing, CI, 5S, or similar methodologies.
• Practical experience working within HACCP‑controlled environments.
• Previous involvement in building or maintaining certification to SALSA, BRC, or other food/drinks industry standards.
• Excellent people management skills with the ability to lead, inspire, and develop multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Data‑driven, highly organised, and comfortable balancing multiple priorities in a fast‑moving operation.
• Deliver financial performance in line with agreed budgets.
• Strong communication skills and stakeholder management experience.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Qualifications in manufacturing, production, ops management, or similar fields.
• Proven experience leading teams through change management, transformation, or process‑improvement initiatives.
• Strong understanding of end‑to‑end supply chain flows, including the interfaces between production, planning, warehousing, and commercial teams.
• Experience utilising Power BI dashboards or similar analytics tools to support data‑driven decision making.
• Formal training or certification in Lean Six Sigma (Yellow/Green Belt) or similar continuous improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to influence, coach, and develop teams to build a high‑performance and continuous‑improvement culture.
• IOSH Managing Safely or similar Health & Safety qualification.

To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to cameron.russell@johngrussell.co.uk detailing your experience and salary expectations.