Production & Quality 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

Escape Recruitment is working with a growing business in to recruit a Production & Quality Manager. This is a hands‑on role with a strong emphasis on quality ownership, suited to someone who enjoys maintaining standards, improving processes, and being closely involved in day‑to‑day production activity.

You will be responsible for ensuring quality is embedded into everything the operation does, while also coordinating daily production workflow and priorities. This is a visible role requiring strong leadership, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and maintain quality control processes, procedures, and supporting documentation

• Lead daily production meetings to plan workload, set priorities, and review quality performance

• Carry out regular quality spot checks on work in progress and completed orders

• Manage inspection and verification activities, ensuring records are accurate, complete, and timely

• Investigate quality issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions

• Promote right‑first‑time delivery and drive a culture of quality across the team

• Work closely with internal teams to ensure production plans meet quality and customer requirements

• Identify and implement quality and efficiency improvements across the operation

• Monitor trends, highlight risks, and put preventative measures in place

About You

• Proven experience in a quality‑led role with production or operational responsibility

• Strong understanding of quality control, inspections, and process adherence

• Confident leading teams and running daily meetings

• Hands‑on, detail‑focused, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment

• Practical problem solver with experience in root cause analysis and corrective actions

• Able to communicate clearly and influence quality standards across teams

What's On Offer

• A key quality‑focused leadership role within a growing business

• Real ownership and influence over quality standards and improvements

• Supportive environment where continuous improvement is encouraged

• Competitive salary and benefits package

To find out more or to apply, please contact Escape Recruitment.