Head Of Production

Escape; Penicuik; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a Head of Production for a new manufacturing facility in Scotland. In this hands-on, full-time role, you'll lead operations and build a skilled team to ensure efficient production and GMP compliance. Ideal candidates will have production management experience in regulated environments and a growth mindset. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of production at a rapidly growing company.

Qualifications

• Experience in pharma, medical devices, or regulated manufacturing.
• Experience with site setups or scale-ups desirable.
• Strong coaching, mentoring, and performance management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of production planning, staffing, and processes.
• Supervise and develop a skilled production team.
• Ensure GMP compliance and adherence to SOPs.
• Monitor KPIs, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Production management experience

Hands-on leadership style

Coaching and mentoring

Results-focused

Job description

Overview

Head of Production (On-site)

Full time, permanent role

Salary - £60-75,000

Only an hour by direct train from Edinburgh and a short walk from the station

Escape Recruitment have been appointed as the exclusive recruitment partner to Breathe Life Sciences, part of the Bioxyne group - a global research and manufacturing business specialising in alternative medicines, premium health supplements and novel ingredients. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Australia, the company operates across the UK, EU, Japan and Australia, supplying both established brands and new innovators. The move into Scotland marks the next stage of growth, with this senior appointment set to help shape the site, team and standards from day one.

The Opportunity

Take ownership of production at this new UK manufacturing facility, joining from the ground up. Lead operations, build the team, and ensure products are made efficiently and in line with GMP.

Why this role is different

• Join at the very start of site build-out - shape the future of production.
• Not steady state pharma: this is hands-on, fast-paced and high-growth.
• Work closely with Quality and Global leadership to scale operations.
• Opportunity to leave a lasting mark on site culture and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of production: planning, staffing, processes.
• Supervise and develop a skilled production team.
• Ensure GMP compliance and adherence to SOPs.
• Monitor KPIs, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
• Play a central role in scaling from setup to full commercial release.

What We're Looking For

• Production management experience in pharma, medical devices, or regulated manufacturing.
• Hands-on leadership style.
• Experience with site setups or scale-ups desirable.
• Strong coaching, mentoring, and performance management.
• Results-focused, with growth mindset.

Apply now to hear more about the story!

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and should confirm their eligibility in their application