Job Description

Interim Production Manager | Drinks Manufacturing

6 Month Contract | Central Scotland

£Competitive Daily Rate

I'm working with a well-established drinks manufacturer looking for immediate interim support at Production Manager level while they shape their longer-term structure.

Following a period of sustained growth,the business is heading into its busiest period of the year. They need an experienced operational leader who can step in quickly, steady the ship, and support a hardworking team through peak demand while longer-term structural plans take shape.

The Role

* Lead the day-to-day production operation across a fast-paced manufacturing site

* Direct leadership of 8 Team Leaders, with overall responsibility for a team of circa 35

* Report directly to the Operations Manager, with visibility to Director level

* Support, coach, and pull the team together through a demanding peak trading period

* Ensure customer demand is met while maintaining safety, quality, and output standards

* Provide operational stability while the business shapes its future structure

You

* A proven Production Manager or Operations Manager from an FMCG manufacturing environment — food and drink backgrounds translate particularly well

* Bottling or high-speed packaging line experience would be a significant advantage

* Comfortable stepping into a live operation and adding value from week one

* A people-first leader who understands the pressures of a busy production floor and knows how to keep a team engaged through it

* Available immediately or at short notice for a 6 month commitment

The Details

* 6 month interim contract

* Competitive day rate, discussed on application

* Site-based, Scotland

* A quick, decisive interview process, the client is ready to move