Job Description

Production Manager - Tannochside

Join our Team at Macphie

Let us introduce ourselves - Macphie, an internationally acclaimed family ingredient manufacturer, proudly situated in the picturesque and tranquil landscapes of Glenbervie in Aberdeenshire with sites in Glasgow and Midlands too. Our expertise spans across a spectrum of delectable delights, including sauces, bakery creations, and heavenly ice cream toppings. We also cater to the evolving culinary landscape with our plant-based and gluten-free offerings. Trusted partners to some of the globe's leading food brands, we are dedicated to transforming ideas and creativity into tangible, delectable solutions.

About the role

Reporting to the Site Operations Manager, the Production Manager's role is to effectively manage People, Product, Plant, Planning and Performance, all of which will be coordinated and managed across Production, Warehouse and H&S activities. The role holder will mentor, support and develop the production & warehouse management team.


The Production Manager will be the driver of H&S, Food Safety & Product Quality, Process compliance, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control & Cost Reduction for the end-to-end site operation.


This role plays a critical part in driving continuous improvement, maintaining safety standards, and ensuring readiness for both internal and external audits.

Requirements

Health & Safety

Improve the safety performance of the department by addressing physical issues while promoting a positive safety culture/attitude among staff. Encourage and drive incident reporting at target levels. Ensure Health and Safety requirements are met in accordance with company policy, procedures, practices, and legislation. Monitor and drive improvements against Health & Safety KPIs.

Food Safety, Hygiene & Quality

Ensure food safety, legality, and quality requirements are met. Maintain and improve hygiene, food safety, and GMP of the department. Ensure product quality standards are consistently achieved. Ensure all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are relevant, up to date, and in use.

Management & Leadership

Responsible for the management and coordination of departmental operations. Effectively deliver excellent communications and team engagement. Coach production management and supervision in the planning and scheduling of production. Develop and nurture skills development, training, and manage skills and competency records throughout production. Manage area headcount, grades and budget spend. Lead department projects and initiatives.

Business Performance & Operations

Manage the department to minimise cost through effective utilisation of manpower, materials, and equipment. Monitor/manage performance against set KPIs, Overheads and Scorecard matrix. Work across the operation team to deliver improvements against budget in downtime, efficiency, yield, quality, Health & Safety, and absence & holiday management Formulate business continuity plans within the production function. Manage area headcount and budget spends.

Continuous Improvement (CI)

Support and drive root cause problem solving and Continuous Improvement activities (5S, Six Sigma, SMED). Coordinate and control the manufacturing processes to maximize product quality and output. Support and drive the Macphie PDR process across all levels within department.

Data Protection & Compliance

Ensure all internal and external data protection requirements are strictly adhered to within your area of responsibility. Report any observed or direct breaches of data protection following the correct company protocol.

Benefits

Indulge in the Sweet Perks of Joining Macphie!

At Macphie, we believe in crafting not only delightful culinary experiences but also providing our team with a recipe for success in their professional lives. Here is a taste of how we'll look after you as part of our Sweet Success:

Annual Leave: Recharge your batteries with a generous annual leave entitlement of 23 days, plus 9 public holidays, giving you a refreshing total of 32 days to explore, relax, and savour life outside of work. Discretionary Profit-Related Pay (PRP): Your dedication will not go unnoticed! Enjoy conditional PRP, aligning with our company's performance and rewarding your commitment to our shared success. Discretionary grade related bonus scheme. Pension Perks: Secure your financial future with our pension enrolment, where you contribute 5%, and we match it with a 6% employer contribution. Health and Wellness Buffet: We care about your well-being. Access our Employee Assistance Program, a 24/7 GP line, and indulge in our cycle-to-work scheme. Keep your mind and body in top shape with our Leisure Subsidy Scheme and free fruit offerings. Eco-Friendly Commute: Embrace sustainable living with our electric car charging stations. Enjoy the convenience of free parking while contributing to a greener planet. Lifelong Learning: Cultivate your mind with our company further education scheme and unlock opportunities for personal and professional growth. Family First: We support your journey into parenthood with enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay. Exclusive Employee Benefits: Revel in exclusive benefits like an education bursary via our employee trust and Funeral Concierge provided by Everest Funeral Concierge Service, a brand-new benefit. Beyond Probation: Once you have passed probation over the initial three months, you will then be able to unlock an array of group benefits, including Health cash plan via Westfield Health, permanent health insurance, and 3x death in service life assurance.

To see all of the Macphie employee benefits please click here.

And now, let us talk about what we need from you:

Like every employer, legally, we require to check and confirm that you have the right to work in the UK. If we offer you a job and you accept, there are some checks that we need to complete before you can start with us. In addition to the above, we will also collect satisfactory employment references.


Please note, this role closes for applications: 10th November 2025


No agencies please.