Scott & Fyfe is an employee-owned materials technology company headquartered in Fife with over 160 years of expertise in engineering advanced technical textile solutions. Today, we are a trusted global partner to manufacturers across a range of industries, helping them enhance performance, improve efficiency, and reduce environmental impact.
Combining Scottish heritage with global innovation, we design, develop and manufacture high-performance technical textiles and composite materials. Through our end-to-end approach, from concept and prototyping through to manufacture and supply, we work in partnership with our customers to solve complex challenges, optimise supply chains, and deliver sustainable, cost-effective outcomes. Our portfolio spans geotextiles, automotive reinforcements and industrial backing materials, alongside a rapidly growing pipe relining division supporting the rehabilitation of critical infrastructure.
The business has delivered fantastic commercial performance over the past three years, with particularly rapid growth in our Pipe Relining division. As we enter our next phase, we are investing heavily in new production equipment, expanded capacity, and key people to scale the business and strengthen our position as a leader in technical textile innovation.
About the role
We are now seeking to appoint an Operations Director to join the Board at a pivotal point in our journey.
This role will be central to shaping and delivering operational strategy, ensuring we continue to scale effectively while maintaining the quality, flexibility and customer focus that define Scott & Fyfe. You will lead operations across manufacturing, supply chain and continuous improvement, while playing a key role in capital investment and business transformation.
Candidate requirements
* considerable experience in a senior Operations leadership role, in a fast-paced, growing manufacturing or industrial environment
* strong financial and commercial acumen, with the gravitas to be able to contribute meaningfully to the Board, supporting growth and change agendas
* experience of capital investment projects ideally including new equipment installation and operational scale-up
* a background in continuous improvement and quality excellence
* strategic thinking – able to translate vision into clear operational plans and deliver results
* a collaborative, pragmatic leadership style aligned with an employee-owned, partnership-driven culture
How to Apply
For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact: Megan Shearer via applications@fwbltd.com Or alternatively you can contact our Edinburgh office by phone on +44 131 539 7087.
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