Operations Manager (Tannery)

Scottish Leather Group Limited; Bridge of Weir; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading leather manufacturer in Bridge of Weir is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee its raw hides to Wet Blue processing. The role involves ensuring operational efficiency and safety in the tannery, managing production teams, and driving continuous improvement across various standards. Candidates must have proven leadership experience in manufacturing, strong knowledge of KPIs, and exceptional coaching skills. Benefits include enhanced annual leave, health programs, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Company sick pay

Enhanced annual leave entitlement

Health and wellbeing programme

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Employee coaching programme

Additional training and development opportunities

Free on-site parking

Access to a range of store discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a leadership role within manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of operational KPIs and ability to manage performance improvements.
• Track record of implementing process improvements that deliver measurable efficiency and financial benefits.
• In-depth understanding of health, safety, environmental, and quality compliance standards.
• Exceptional leadership skills, with a coaching approach that motivates teams and fosters accountability.
• Experience in managing complex shift patterns and stock control.
• Excellent IT literacy and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the tannery to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Lead performance initiatives and manage production teams.
• Orchestrate execution of production plans to meet KPIs.

Skills

Leadership

Operational KPIs

Process improvements

Health and safety compliance

Data analysis

Tools

IT literacy

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Operations Manager to oversee our raw hides to Wet Blue processing at our facility in Bridge of Weir, Glasgow. In this pivotal leadership position, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable daily operations of the tannery. You will lead performance initiatives, manage production teams, and drive continuous improvement across health & safety, quality, environmental, and sustainability standards. Your role will involve orchestrating the execution of our production plan to meet KPIs, optimise resource utilisation, and ensure that all products consistently meet cost, quality, and delivery targets. Additionally, you will lead accountability, develop shift patterns, promote a coaching‑led leadership style, and foster a culture of open communication and collaboration. Your strategic input will help strengthen our position as the UK’s largest leather manufacturer, serving clients globally, including prestigious brands like Aston Martin and Jaguar Land Rover.

To be successful you will need:

• Proven experience in a leadership role within manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of operational KPIs and ability to manage performance improvements.
• Track record of implementing process improvements that deliver measurable efficiency and financial benefits.
• In‑depth understanding of health, safety, environmental, and quality compliance standards.
• Exceptional leadership skills, with a coaching approach that motivates teams and fosters accountability.
• Experience in managing complex shift patterns and stock control.
• Excellent IT literacy and data analysis skills.

About Scottish Leather Group

At Scottish Leather Group, we produce the world's lowest carbon leather due to our passion for leading sustainable manufacturing practices, continuous innovation, and outstanding services.

Our People

At Scottish Leather Group, we make it personal. We recognise that the uniqueness of everyone who works for us, contributes to our success and resilience. We believe in equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcome individuals from all backgrounds to consider a rewarding career with us. By joining us you will be embarking on an exciting career, where we will help you achieve your professional goals and encourage you to reach your full potential.

Our Values

Scottish Leather Group desires to establish the highest industry standards for quality, innovation, value, service, and care for the environment whilst upholding our Company values: promises kept; creativity at heart and excellence as standard.

Our Portfolio

We are the largest leather manufacturer in the United Kingdom and employ over 700 employees globally! Our specialist leathers are produced for a wide range of industries, including automotive, aviation, bus & coach, rail, furniture, and custom projects. We partner with hundreds of prestigious brands in more than 60 countries. Our customers include the likes of Aston Martin, Jaguar Land Rover, Polestar, Lucid, Emirates Airlines, Boeing, and Philips.

Company Benefits

• Company sick pay
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement (increases with length of service)
• Health and wellbeing programme
• Employee Assistance Programme – including access to a private GP service and much more
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work scheme and Electric Vehicle schemes
• Employee coaching programme
• Additional training and development opportunities
• Free on‑site parking
• Access to a range of store discounts