I m delighted to be supporting Nairn's Oatcakes with the recruitment of a Continuous Improvement Team Manager for their Butlerfield site in Edinburgh.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on manufacturing leader who enjoys driving operational performance, developing teams, and delivering continuous improvement within a fast‑paced production environment.
Working closely with Production, Engineering, Technical, Supply Chain, HR, and wider support functions, you ll play a key role in improving efficiency, reliability, quality, and team capability across the operation.
The Role
Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, you will lead manufacturing teams while driving a culture of continuous improvement across people, plant, and process.
* Leading and developing production teams, Team Leaders, and operators
* Driving performance across efficiency, downtime, waste, labour utilisation, and service
* Supporting day‑to‑day manufacturing operations to deliver safe, high‑quality production
* Leading continuous improvement projects focused on operational performance and process optimisation
* Promoting strong Health & Safety, GMP, Food Safety, and compliance standards
* Supporting structured problem‑solving and data‑led decision making
* Working cross‑functionally with Engineering, Technical, QA, HR, and Supply Chain teams
* Supporting operational change, engagement, and team development initiatives
About You
We re looking for someone with strong manufacturing leadership experience and a passion for continuous improvement.
* Experience within manufacturing or food manufacturing
* Previous leadership experience within a production environment
* Strong continuous improvement and operational performance knowledge
* Experience driving efficiency, waste reduction, and process improvement initiatives
* Knowledge of Health & Safety, GMP, and Food Safety standards
* Strong communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills
* NEBOSH qualification, or working towards it, would be advantageous
Why Join?
Having visited the site, it s clear there is a strong focus on teamwork, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. This role offers the opportunity to genuinely influence performance, culture, and future growth within a well‑known Scottish manufacturing business.
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