Production Manager

Border Biscuits Ltd; Lanark; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biscuit manufacturer in Lanark seeks a Production Manager to lead weekend operations. The role involves managing a team, ensuring adherence to safety standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have significant FMCG leadership experience and strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Real Living Wage Employer

Dynamic and Supportive Working Environment

Employee Assistance Program

Mental Health First Aiders

Free 24/7 GP Helpline

Optional Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Paid Volunteering Opportunities

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a leadership role within an FMCG Company.
• Experience applying lean principles and continuous improvement.
• Strong IT skills and use of an ERP system.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production team and ensure health and food safety standards.
• Oversee KPIs related to labour, quality, and employee engagement.
• Drive continuous improvement projects and manage employee relations.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Lean Principles

IT Skills

Education

Qualification in Continuous Improvement (e.g., Six Sigma)

Project Management Qualification

Health and Safety Qualification

Food Safety Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Navision

Job description

Full Time (32 hours per week) Friday to Monday

Friday 4hrs, Saturday & Sunday 12hrs & Monday 4hrs

Are you a driven production or shift manager, ready for a new challenge? Are you looking to work for a growing and ambitious brand in a state-of-the-art factory? If so, we have a tasty opportunity for a Production Manager to join team Border.

About Border:

Join our deliciously creative team at Border Biscuits, a renowned and leading biscuit manufacturer based in the picturesque town of Lanark. With over 40 years of heritage, we are passionate about crafting the finest biscuits using traditional methods and quality ingredients. Our commitment to excellence has earned us numerous awards and a loyal customer base, making Border Biscuits a household name throughout the UK and beyond.We believe that our biscuits are a Recipe for Good and we donate 10% of our profits to good causes in our local community every year.

About The Role

As Production Manager, you would be responsible for the effective operation of our site at the weekends. You will lead a team of a Shift Supervisor and 2x Line Leaders across the Production, Hygiene and Warehouse departments. You may be asked to work various shifts, including mornings, days or afternoons. While the role operates Friday to Monday dayshift, you may be required to work more flexibly to support the business, for example to support key projects during peak periods.

You will be a key leader at Border, and will coach, develop and support your team to achieve excellence. You will drive a strong safety culture within your teams, ensuring that they always adhere to health and safety and food safety practices. You will support the Company goals by engaging your teams, supporting Company engagement initiatives.

You will ensure that our KPIs are met, including labour costs, attainment to plan and waste, as well as safety, quality and employee engagement metrics. You will play a key role in delivering continuous improvement projects, working closely with the Continuous Improvement Partner to drive a culture of continuous improvement across the whole manufacturing team, developing the teams to their true potential. You will also support Capex initiatives, projects and new product development launches, ensuring that operations fully support Border’s ambition to grow.

You will be accountable for overseeing employee relations in your area, effectively managing absence and performance at all levels. You are accountable for rolling out a programme of audits in your area, ensuring that Border remains a safe place work, and that your teams are operating in line with Good Manufacturing Practices at all times.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for someone with significant experience in a leadership role within an FMCG Company. IT skills are a must within this role and use of an ERP system such as Microsoft Navision would be ideal. Significant experience applying lean principles is needed in this role. A qualification in continuous improvement, such as six sigma would be required, as would any qualifications in project management, health and safety and food safety.

The most important skill we are looking for in this role is leadership, role modelling the right behaviours, and coaching and developing their team. They will have excellent interpersonal skills to communicate and build relationships across the business. They will have excellent prioritisation and time management skills, with the ability to focus on the important rather than just the urgent. Having excellent judgment, and the ability to set clear expectations and have courageous conversations where needed is a must.

What Border Can Offer

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BENEFITS:

• Real Living Wage employer
• A dynamic and supportive working environment with a friendly team.
• Employee assistance program for personal and professional support.
• Mental health first aiders.
• Free 24/7 GP helpline.
• Optional salary sacrifice schemes.
• Paid volunteering opportunities within Lanark.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for the position of Production Manager at Border Biscuits, click apply now.

Applications will be accepted until the closing date of 27 th June 2025. We look forward to hearing from you!Please note that interviews will begin immediately for this role and therefore the role may be filled before the closing date.

At Border Biscuits, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further selection stages.