Backshift Production / Operations Team Leader

Brightwork Limited; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading spirits production company is seeking a Backshift Production / Operations Team Leader in Edinburgh. This role focuses on managing production operations, ensuring quality standards, and mentoring staff in a dynamic environment. Successful candidates will have experience in the Food or Drinks sector, ideally in alcoholic product production. The position operates on a backshift from 4:00 PM to 11:30 PM, aligning with the company's production needs. A strong work ethic and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading and managing production operations in the Food or Drinks sector.
• Experience in recruitment, mentoring, and development of staff is essential.
• Strong work ethic and ability to work within a small team.

Responsibilities

• Operate and manage production machinery to meet throughput requirements.
• Monitor and control the production line for smooth operation.
• Ensure production meets quality, delivery and cost targets.

Skills

Leading and managing shift operations

Attention to detail

Ability to operate production machinery

Job description

Backshift Production / Operations Team Leader

Posted on December 3rd, 2025

Edinburgh

Type of Job: Temporary

The client

This is a first-class opportunity for an experienced Production / Operations Team Leader with an exciting and innovative organisation producing bespoke spirits for the UK and European markets.

The role – Backshift Production / Operations Team Leader

You will have a varied role and will be responsible for ensuring product throughput and quality are maintained for a range of drinks products. Your duties and responsibilities will include;

• Operating and managing the operation of production machinery to meet company production throughput requirements
• Monitor and control the production/assembly line to ensure smooth running of production equipment
• Recruitment, mentoring and development of operational / production staff
• Ensure production throughput meets company targets in relation to quality, delivery and cost
• Ensure production throughput meets company, client and regulatory requirements
• Store goods and raw materials safely
• Ensure all works are undertaken effectively and to meet all relevant Health and Safety requirements
• Assist all stakeholder groups in relation to company continuous improvement activities

A highly professional, reliable and experienced Production Team Leader / Supervisor, you will be able to demonstrate proven experience leading and managing shift operations and all associated production duties within the Food or Drinks sector, previous experience within alcoholic product production would be preferred.

You will have a strong work ethic and attention to detail and will be well versed working within a small team to achieve company production requirements. The hours of work will be initially on a backshift work pattern, Monday – Friday, 4.00 – 11.30pm with a view to reverting to a day shift role as production operations grow.

Brightwork Ltd offers the services of an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles