Production Unit Manager

Company: 1971 Alleima Limited
Apply for the Production Unit Manager
Location: Perth
Job Description:

Location Perth, United Kingdom

Your Role

  • Overall accountability for the safe, compliant, efficient, and profitable operation of the Perth Production Unit.
  • Lead site performance in line with Alleima values & systems.
  • Act as MD/Legal Entity Rep when delegated, ensuring statutory compliance & governance.
  • Provide clear leadership aligned to strategy & business goals.
  • Build & develop an effective management team while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, & ethical behaviour.
  • Ensure strong communication & collaboration with employees & representatives.
  • Accountable for site HSE performance and legal compliance; promote a Zero Harm culture.
  • Lead incident investigation and corrective action, with authority to stop operations if safety or compliance is compromised.
  • Ensure production meets safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
  • Drive efficient use of resources and adherence to manufacturing standards.
  • Lead continuous improvement in productivity, reliability, and operational efficiency.
  • Ensure products consistently meet customer and regulatory requirements.
  • Drive right‑first‑time performance and reduce cost of poor quality.
  • Lead resolution of major quality issues and ensure audit readiness and compliance.
  • Responsible for financial performance against budgets and targets; drive cost control, productivity, and margin improvement.
  • Manage working capital (especially inventory and forecasting) and ensure disciplined evaluation and execution of investments.
  • Ensure compliance with legal, corporate, and internal governance requirements.
  • Operate within delegated authorities, manage risk, and ensure timely closure of audit findings and non‑conformities.
  • Act as Legal Entity Representative when required.
  • Support customer engagement through visits, exhibitions, & collaboration with sales teams.
  • Contribute to resolving customer issues and support new business & product development opportunities.

About you

  • Have a degree qualification, management diploma, or equivalent professional experience (minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior manufacturing or industrial leadership role).
  • Demonstrated people leadership & change‑management capability along with proven financial & commercial understanding.
  • Strong commitment to health, safety, & compliance.
  • Preferred if you have formal leadership or people management training and/or experience acting as a legal entity representative or equivalent.
  • Experience with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies is also an advantage.

What you can expect from us

  • Competitive pension scheme.
  • Company car or cash allowance.
  • Company performance related bonus scheme.
  • Life assurance & disability cover.
  • Guaranteed year end annual bonus.
  • Access to a discounts platform & on‑the‑job training & development.

The closing date is Thursday 11th Jun ’26.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK or hold a valid permit to work in the UK.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026