Production Team Manager - Value Added Services
Russell Group has established itself as a market leader, servicing some of Europe's largest organisations and the world's strongest brands. It is through Russell's highly skilled and motivated workforce, attention to detail, and excellent customer service that the company has grown to where it is today.
Location: Hillington, Glasgow
Hours: Monday to Friday, 45 hours per week
About the Role
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Production Team Manager to lead our Value Added Services (VAS) department, operating within a fast‑paced, high‑volume production environment. Our VAS division supports a diverse range of activities including rework for the Scottish drinks industry, contract packing for multiple customers, a small‑scale bottling line.
This is a key leadership role that will drive operational excellence, ensure compliance with industry standards, and support our growth strategy.
Key Responsibilities
* Champion a positive, safe, and high‑performance workplace culture.
* Provide strategic and hands‑on leadership to all VAS operational teams including Production, bottling and quality.
* Drive a culture of continuous improvement using Lean manufacturing principles to increase operational efficiency, reduce waste, and optimise throughput.
* Promote compliance with HACCP, food safety, and health & safety standards across all operational areas.
* Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of systems and processes required to achieve business accreditations.
* Oversee resource planning, shift structures, staffing, and production scheduling to meet customer expectations and business objectives.
* Monitor and challenge operational KPIs and use data‑driven insights to improve performance, cost control, and service levels.
* Promote a strong collaborative environment with commercial, planning, and warehouse teams to ensure seamless end‑to‑end operations.
* Ensure all equipment and facilities are maintained to appropriate standards.
Skills & Experience Required
* Proven leadership experience in a high‑volume manufacturing, packaging, or FMCG environment.
* Strong background in Lean manufacturing, CI, 5S, or similar methodologies.
* Practical experience working within HACCP‑controlled environments.
* Previous involvement in building or maintaining certification to SALSA, BRC, or other food/drinks industry standards.
* Excellent people management skills with the ability to lead, inspire, and develop multi‑disciplinary teams.
* Data‑driven, highly organised, and comfortable balancing multiple priorities in a fast‑moving operation.
* Deliver financial performance in line with agreed budgets.
* Strong communication skills and stakeholder management experience.
Desirable Skills & Experience
* Qualifications in manufacturing, production, ops management, or similar fields.
* Proven experience leading teams through change management, transformation, or process‑improvement initiatives.
* Strong understanding of end‑to‑end supply chain flows, including the interfaces between production, planning, warehousing, and commercial teams.
* Experience utilising Power BI dashboards or similar analytics tools to support data‑driven decision making.
* Formal training or certification in Lean Six Sigma (Yellow/Green Belt) or similar continuous improvement methodologies.
* Demonstrated ability to influence, coach, and develop teams to build a high‑performance and continuous‑improvement culture.
* IOSH Managing Safely or similar Health & Safety qualification.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Company pension
* On-site parking
* Store discount
Work Location: In person