Production Manager

ADM; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global nutrition company based in Edinburgh seeks a Production Manager to lead the milling operations team. The role involves managing production processes, ensuring safety compliance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should have a relevant degree and experience in food manufacturing. This position offers an opportunity to impact operational performance within a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a milling operation.
• Defined knowledge of safety, health, and environmental regulations.
• Ability to manage production costs effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage Milling Operation from wheat intake to finished product.
• Lead operations to meet performance standards.
• Implement safety and quality requirements.
• Drive operational improvements and energy reduction.

Skills

Food manufacturing experience

Project management

Knowledge of H&S and food safety

Leadership

Education

HND / degree in Production, Manufacturing or Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Your Role

An opportunity has arisen for a Production Manager at our Edinburgh, UK site. The Production Manager will provide leadership of the site operation’s team to achieve a safe, efficient flour milling operation to meet the requirements of the business.

Your Responsibilities

• Effectively manage the Milling Operation from wheat intake to finished product while implementing manufacturing excellence.
• Lead the site operations team to achieve an efficient & effective, integrated milling and warehouse operation, meeting all manufacturing performance standards in terms of output, quality & yield, consistent with corporate and regulatory requirements.
• Lead a Safety focused team and ensure effective implementation of all Safety, Health, Environmental and Food safety requirements directly related to the overall operation.
• Effectively assist with the management of the integrity of site operational assets to ensure they are able to operate in a safe, efficient manner in line with the business requirements.
• Drive operational improvements, Performance Excellence and energy reduction initiatives.
• Effectively manage and control production costs.
• Ensure Customer service level targets are achieved.
• Liaise with other business functions to ensure the supply chain operates efficiently.

Your Profile

• Ideally educated to HND / degree level in a Production, Manufacturing or Engineering discipline or the ability to operate at this level.
• Experience in food manufacturing, or continuous process industries.
• Project management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of H&S, process safety and engineering processes.Food safety and Quality understanding, with HAACP level 3 or higher (or working towards).

Including You

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here :

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at