Production Team Manager

Whyte & Mackay; Grangemouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Whyte & Mackay is seeking an experienced Production Team Leader/Manager to lead our Bottling Operations. This is a leadership role with real impact, focused on building high-performing teams and driving continuous improvement across safety, quality, and efficiency.

You will influence how things are done, foster an inclusive culture and coach others to succeed in a fast-paced FMCG environment with strong union awareness. Based at our Grangemouth facility in Scotland.

Qualifications

• Experience leading operational teams in FMCG/manufacturing environments.
• Strong people management, performance coaching and development skills.
• Proven ability to drive engagement and adapt to change.
• Experience implementing process improvements and delivering operational excellence.
• Knowledge of GMP and manufacturing best practices.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Leading, motivating and developing production teams to achieve outstanding results.
• Creating a positive, engaged and inclusive culture where people can thrive.
• Driving performance across safety, quality, service and productivity metrics.
• Managing resource planning, attendance and employee development.
• Identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborating with Production, Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain teams.
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety, quality and regulatory standards.
• Supporting and leading change initiatives to improve efficiency and performance.

Job description

Lead People. Drive Performance. Shape Culture.

At Whyte & Mackay, we're proud of our heritage, our brands, and the people behind them.

Born in Glasgow, made in Scotland and enjoyed around the world, we're home to a collection of multi-award-winning whisky brands including The Dalmore, Jura, Fettercairn and Tamnavulin. With over 650 colleagues across 17 countries, we're continuing to invest in our people, our operations and our future.

Right now, we're looking for an exceptional leader to join our Bottling Operations team.

This may be called a Production Team Leader/Manager, but make no mistake, this is a leadership role with real impact.

What makes this opportunity different?

This is not a role for someone who simply manages daily output.

We're looking for a leader who thrives on building high-performing teams, creating accountability, coaching others to succeed and driving continuous improvement.

You will have the opportunity to influence how things are done, champion positive change and play a key role in shaping the future success of our operation.

It's a challenging environment where no two days are the same, but it's also one where strong leaders can make a genuine difference.

What you'll be doing

• Leading, motivating and developing production teams to achieve outstanding results
• Creating a positive, engaged and inclusive culture where people can thrive
• Driving operational performance across safety, quality, service and productivity measures
• Managing resource planning, attendance and employee development
• Identifying and implementing continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborating with colleagues across Production, Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain
• Ensuring compliance with all health & safety, quality and regulatory standards
• Supporting and leading change initiatives that improve efficiency and performance

Who we're looking for

We are seeking an experienced people leader with a strong track record of managing teams within a fast-paced operational environment.

You will be recognised for your ability to inspire others, hold people accountable, build capability and deliver results through your team.

You'll bring:

Experience leading operational teams within FMCG, manufacturing, food & drink, packaging, logistics or a similar production environment

Strong people management experience, including performance management, coaching and team development

Proven ability to drive engagement, build positive culture and motivate teams through change

Experience implementing process improvements and delivering operational excellence

Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies, GMP standards and manufacturing best practices

Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and engage at all levels

Experience working within a unionised environment would be advantageous

Why Whyte & Mackay?

We're passionate about creating an environment where our people can grow and succeed.

Alongside a highly competitive reward package, you'll join a business with ambitious growth plans, iconic brands, significant investment and a culture built on collaboration, respect and continuous improvement.

If you're an experienced operations leader looking for your next challenge and want to join a company where you can truly make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.