Production Manager

Company: Alaska Black
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Location: Coatbridge
Job Description:

Production Manager (4 on 4 off)Location: Near GlasgowSalary: Up to £48,000 + BenefitsShift Pattern: 4 on 4 off

Whats on Offer

  • Salary up to £48,000
  • 4 on 4 off shift pattern offering strong work-life balance
  • Opportunity to join a stable, growing and highly respected food manufacturer
  • Clear opportunity to make an impact within a key operational role

We are working with a highly regarded and well-established food manufacturing business based near Glasgow, currently looking to appoint a Production Manager to strengthen their leadership team. This opportunity has arisen due to continued growth and increased production demand across the site.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business with a strong reputation for quality and operational excellence, operating within a low-care production environment.

The Role

As Production Manager, you will take full responsibility for leading a shift-based production team, ensuring that output, quality, safety, and efficiency targets are consistently achieved.

You will play a key role in driving performance across the factory floor, developing team capability, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, motivate and develop a team within a fast-paced production environment
  • Deliver production targets across safety, quality, cost and service
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste
  • Ensure compliance with all food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards
  • Monitor KPIs and take corrective action where required
  • Manage labour planning and performance to meet operational demands
  • Support and develop Supervisors and Team Leaders

About You

  • Proven experience as a Production Supervisor or Shift Supervisor
  • Experience working in a low-care or similar production environment
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop teams
  • Good understanding of food safety standards and operational compliance
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, KPI-driven environment

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Posted: July 8th, 2026