Bottling Plant Operations Leader

CV Technical; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

CV Technical is seeking a Production & Operations Manager in Dumfries, Scotland. The role combines hands-on leadership with strategic oversight to plan, run and improve daily bottling operations. Salary up to £45,000 per annum and a tangible impact on plant performance.

You will manage production schedules, support the line on the shop floor, troubleshoot equipment, drive cost controls and safety standards, and lead a small manufacturing team to meet targets.

Qualifications

• Experience in production or operations leadership in manufacturing.
• Hands-on approach on production line and operational involvement.
• Strong technical understanding of production equipment.
• Experience with bottling, filling or capping machinery advantageous.
• Strong problem-solving and proactive improvement mindset.
• Ability to plan and manage production schedules.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily and weekly production schedules to meet customer demand, stock levels, staffing and dispatch deadlines.
• Hands-on production leadership, operating bottling equipment when required.
• Support line set-up, start-up, changeovers and shutdown activities.
• Investigate and troubleshoot technical issues across bottling, filling and capping equipment.
• Analyze machine readings, alarms and production records to identify faults and implement adjustments.
• Liaise with equipment manufacturers and technical support to diagnose issues and plan corrective actions.
• Monitor downtime, rejects and maintenance records to identify recurring problems and drive improvements.
• Own production performance and ensure targets are achieved.
• Manage plant operating costs and identify opportunities to reduce downtime and waste.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety, quality and efficiency.

Skills

Production management

Operations leadership

Hands-on approach

Troubleshooting

Production scheduling

Continuous improvement

Cost control

Team leadership

Health & safety awareness

Tools

Bottling line equipment

Filling and capping machinery

Job description

CV Technical is seeking a Production & Operations Manager in Dumfries, Scotland. The role combines hands-on leadership with strategic oversight to plan, run and improve daily bottling operations. Salary up to £45,000 per annum and a tangible impact on plant performance.

You will manage production schedules, support the line on the shop floor, troubleshoot equipment, drive cost controls and safety standards, and lead a small manufacturing team to meet targets.