Production Manager

Thistle Seafoods Ltd; Boddam; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading seafood manufacturer in Scotland seeks a Production Manager to oversee daily operations, manage staff, and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards. The role requires strong decision-making, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to personal development. This is a full-time position offering opportunities for growth within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a production manager role is essential.
• Knowledge of food legislation standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day production and ensure targets are met.
• Liaise with technical and commercial teams for quality compliance.
• Identify training needs of factory operatives.

Skills

Decision Making

Problem Solving

Communication

Team Player

Self-Motivated

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Thistle Seafoods is one of the largest family owned manufacturers of quality seafood products in Europe. We supply outstanding products at every price point to leading retail and food service customers within the UK, Europe, USA, Canada and Australia. Our Head Office is based in Peterhead in the North-East of Scotland, and our second site based in Uddingston in the outskirts of Glasgow.

Thistle Seafoods has a fast-paced, challenging, and inclusive working environment. Employees work extremely hard and take great pride in the work they do. We believe in providing all staff with the opportunity to develop and progress and we actively encourage internal promotion.

The Role

The Production Manager is responsible for aiding the Factory Manager with the running of the factory. They will also play a key role with regards to the management and training of staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day production of products and ensure production targets are met.
• Monitor product standards and having a sound knowledge of the quality control programmes implemented.
• Ensure line efficiencies are measured and recorded and that any downtime and the reasons for it are accurately logged.
• Work in collaboration with the Engineering department to ensure that there is maximum production uptime and that any downtime is managed effectively.
• Identify ways in which any unmet production targets can be achieved.
• Liaise and co-operate with the technical and commercial teams to ensure that customers are supplied with food products which are safe to eat, that the quality complies with the customer specifications, that they meet current legislation standards, and that they are produced under methods of Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Ensure the factory is audit ready at all times and that good manufacturing practices are always implemented.
• Manage staff. This includes identifying and efficiently resourcing the factory; managing absences and performance; completing regular appraisals with staff; conducting disciplinary hearings; liaising with HR on a regular basis regarding staffing issues and seeking assistance/support from them as required; leading by example; and motivating staff to do the best they can.
• Identify the training needs of factory operatives and supervisors and liaising with the training department to ensure appropriate action is taken to have these training needs met.
• Ensure that health and safety guidelines are followed at all times by everyone on the factory floor and in the surrounding areas. Report any incidents or accidents immediately following the correct process.
• Support Company polices, ensuring that procedures are followed and that all members of staff adhere to the policies at all times.
• Undertake additional work as required by the Factory Manager, other Senior Manager or Company Director.

Skills/Personal Attributes

• A desire to deliver results and the drive to exceed expectations.
• Excellent decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to be flexible to meet business needs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
• A team player.
• Self-motivated and a strong commitment to personal development.
• Professional approach and attitude.
• Proficient in English (literacy and numeracy).

Experience

• Previous experience working in a production manager role or experience managing staff is essential.
• Previous experience of working in the food industry is preferred.
• Knowledge of food legislation standards.
• Awareness of Health and Safety legislation and regulations.
• Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable.

If you would like to be considered for this excellent opportunity, then please upload your CV to this job post.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Production

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Food and Beverage Services

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