Production & Quality Manager

Escape; Thornton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing business in Scotland is seeking a Production & Quality Manager. This hands-on position focuses on maintaining quality standards and improving processes. Responsibilities include leading production meetings, executing quality checks, and implementing improvements. Ideal candidates will have experience in quality-led roles, strong leadership skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. The company offers a competitive salary and a supportive environment that values continuous improvement.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Supportive environment for continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a quality-led role with production or operational responsibility.
• Strong understanding of quality control, inspections, and process adherence.
• Practical problem solver with experience in root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain quality control processes and supporting documentation.
• Lead daily production meetings to set priorities and review quality performance.
• Investigate quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Identify and implement quality and efficiency improvements.

Skills

Quality control

Leadership

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Job description

Escape Recruitment is working with a growing business in fife 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