Interim Production Manager

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