I’m delighted to be supporting Nairn's Oatcakes with the appointment of a Manufacturing Manager for their Peffermill site in Edinburgh.
This is a senior leadership role within a well-established and growing manufacturing business, offering the opportunity to lead production operations, develop high-performing teams, and drive continuous improvement across the site.
Working closely with Engineering, Technical, Supply Chain, HR, and wider leadership teams, you’ll play a key role in delivering operational performance while helping shape the future direction of the manufacturing function.
The Role
Reporting to the Operations Director, you will be responsible for leading manufacturing operations across Safety, Quality, People, Efficiency, Cost, and Delivery
Key responsibilities include:
Leading and developing Production Team Managers and wider manufacturing teams
Driving production, efficiency, waste, and service performance
Creating a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement
Ensuring high standards across Health & Safety, Food Safety, GMP, and compliance
Working collaboratively with Engineering to improve reliability and operational resilience
Supporting CI initiatives focused on efficiency, downtime reduction, and operational excellence
Overseeing hygiene, housekeeping, and wider site standards
Building strong cross-functional relationships across the business
About You
We’re looking for a strong manufacturing leader with experience operating within a fast-paced production environment.
You’ll ideally bring:
Previous Manufacturing / Production leadership experience
A strong understanding of operational performance and continuous improvement
Experience leading teams within food, FMCG, or a regulated manufacturing environment
A collaborative leadership style with the ability to engage teams at all levels
Strong knowledge of Health & Safety, Quality, and operational compliance
The ability to drive performance while developing people and culture
Why Join?
Having visited both the Peffermill and Butlerfield sites, it’s clear there is a strong culture, a collaborative leadership team, and genuine investment in people and continuous improvement.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to make a real impact within a well-known Scottish manufacturing business.
For a confidential discussion, please get in touch.
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