Production Manager - Mellis Cheese
Mellis Cheese is an Edinburgh-based artisan business renowned for its premium cheeses, charcuterie, sundries, and alcohol. With five retail shops across Scotland, a robust restaurant supply chain, and monthly exports to Europe, we are dedicated to supporting local and international farmers and artisans.
The Production Manager will oversee all aspects of our warehouse operations – housed in Leith, Edinburgh. From team management, inventory, health & safety, logistics, and compliance this is a hands-on role, requiring strong leadership, excellent organizational skills, and a deep understanding and appreciation of food handling procedures. You will work closely with the Supply Chain Manager, internal departments, directors, and external partners to ensure smooth and efficient day-to-day operations.
If you are interested in working for a unique family business, and feel you have the leadership and organisational skills to nurture a small close-knit team, we welcome your application.
As our Production Manager your responsibilities will include:
Staff Management
* Create staff rotas, conduct appraisals, managing holiday leave, absences, and disciplinaries
* Interview and onboard new team members
* Lead and support a small team of warehouse staff
Warehouse Operations & Compliance
* Oversee daily goods-in/goods-out processes: temp checks, quality control, cross-checking POs/invoices
* Maintain warehouse layout and cleanliness for safety and efficiency
* Ensure proper storage and handling per SOPs and food safety standards
* Manage incoming and outgoing orders (wholesale, e-commerce, shops, export, cheese club)
* Conduct product recalls as per HACCP
* Work with sales, accounts, and retail teams on order prep and distribution
* Communicate directly with shops and respond to order discrepancies and invoices
* Monthly stocktake
Logistics & Fleet Management
* Plan van delivery routes and courier shipments
* Coordinate with courier and pallet partners
* Schedule van maintenance and repairs
* Monitor and report driver safety issues
Health & Safety/HACCP
* Ensure adherence to all health and safety protocols
* Respond to warehouse hazards or incidents
* Ensure PPE compliance and training of new hires
* Liaise directly with Environmental Health Officers (EHO) alongside HACCP team
* Ensure drivers and vehicles meet hygiene and safety standards
Stock & Supplies
* Collaborate with Supply Chain Manager on stock control (packaging, PPE, consumables)
* Track and check inventory, conduct date checks and lead stocktakes
* Handling customer credits and resolutions alongside Key Account Manager
Visitors & External Relations
* Host supplier visits, ensuring warehouse is presentable and PPE standards are followed
* Handle customer/public complaints or escalate to Supply Chain Manager as appropriate
* Represent the warehouse in cross-department meetings
A few things we ask of you:
* An availability to work over the festive period – we expect commitment and availability from all our staff and managers at this time
* Leadership experience: managerial experience of a small team is preferable
* Self-motivated and highly organised you'll thrive in a fast-paced environment
* Previous experience and passion for F&B industry
Why should you work with Mellis Cheese?
* Healthy staff discount across products
* Autonomy in a growing family business where your opinions and ideas are valued
* Free parking on sight - Albion Business Centre, 78 Albion Rd, Edinburgh EH7 5QZ
* Salary - £29,000 per year
Interview process – what to expect:
We aim to review applications within 3-5 to working days. If you are selected, we will arrange an introductory online interview. You should expect to discuss your relevant work experience and interest in the role and business. If successful, second stage interviews will be held on sight with a company director.
How to apply:
Please submit your CV, cover letter and details of two professional references to Please note, references will only be contacted during final stage of hiring process. We look forward to finding out a little more about you and your interest in the position.
Please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments needed to support you through our recruitment process.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £29,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person