Production Improvement Manager

Protea Recruitment is working with a Food Manufacturer in Glasgow, who is looking for a Production Improvement Manager to join their team. 

Title: Production Improvement Manager

Location: Glasgow

Salary: TBD

​The Role

The Production Improvement Manager is responsible for the development, and improvement of all aspects of the production area, and is a key player in optimising efficiency, quality, and safety within a production facility. you will wear many hats, focusing on the continuous improvement of all aspects of production.

Examples of this role will include;

Identifying areas for improvement.

• Analysing production data to pinpoint bottlenecks, waste, and quality issues.
• Observing production processes first-hand to identify inefficiencies and potential safety hazards.
• Staying up-to-date on industry trends and best practices to find innovative solutions.
• Ensure root-cause are made visible and appropriate interventions to prevent reoccurrence are captured in SOP's

Implementing improvement initiatives:

• Leading or participating in projects to streamline processes, reduce waste, and improve product quality.
• Collaborating with the managers, supervisors, and production staff to implement changes effectively.
• Facilitating training and workshops to ensure everyone understands new procedures.

Monitoring and measuring results:

• Tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess the impact of improvement initiatives.
• Analysing data to identify further areas for improvement or fine-tuning existing processes.
• Reporting progress and results to stakeholders, including management and production teams.

Additional responsibilities:

• Ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and quality standards.
• Staying informed about new technologies and equipment that can enhance production.
• Fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the production team.

Skills and qualifications:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Project management experience.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing principles and tools.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and quality standards.
• Experience in a food manufacturing environment is a plus.

For more information about this vacancy, please apply and we will call you back to discuss it in more detail.