Production & Quality Lead — Hands-On Operations Manager

Escape Recruitment Services; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing business in Kirkcaldy is seeking a hands-on Production & Quality Manager to oversee quality control and lead production activities. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a quality-led role, strong leadership skills, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include maintaining quality control processes, leading daily meetings, and driving a culture of quality throughout the team. This position offers a supportive environment with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Supportive environment with continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a quality-led role with production responsibility.
• Strong understanding of quality control and inspections.
• Able to communicate clearly and influence quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain quality control processes and documentation.
• Lead daily production meetings to set priorities.
• Investigate quality issues and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Quality control

Team leadership

Process improvement

Problem solving

Job description

A growing business in Kirkcaldy is seeking a hands-on Production & Quality Manager to oversee quality control and lead production activities. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in a quality-led role, strong leadership skills, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include maintaining quality control processes, leading daily meetings, and driving a culture of quality throughout the team. This position offers a supportive environment with a competitive salary and benefits package.