Chief Production Officer
c. £150,000 + Package
North East Scotland
Job reference: GG/6078
Overview
This is your opportunity to join a high-profile food & drink manufacturer entering a significant new phase of growth and transformation.
As Chief Production Officer, you will lead production at their flagship UK site – a large, complex operation supplying both domestic and international markets.
This is a critical, board-facing role and will be key to site performance, culture and future scalability.
The Role
Reporting directly to the CEO, the Chief Production Officer will take ownership of a large, highly complex manufacturing site.
Key responsibilities include:
* End-to-end leadership of production, engineering, warehousing, utilities and site services.
* Driving a quality-first culture across a high-care, non-pasteurised environment.
* Leading an established, high-calibre leadership team across operations, engineering and supply chain.
* Bringing structure and stability to a site that has evolved organically over time.
* Acting as a key member of the senior team, working cross-functionally across the business.
* Supporting growth plans, including increased output and product complexity.
* Maintaining a strong presence on site, driving performance through visible leadership.
* This is a role that requires both strategic oversight and hands-on operational leadership.
The Candidate
The successful Chief Production Officer will be a proven senior leader from food or drink manufacturing.
Key requirements:
* Experience running a large-scale manufacturing site end-to-end.
* Background within food or drink manufacturing.
* Strong understanding of high-care environments and associated quality standards.
* Experience managing complex, multi-SKU operations.
* A track record of building, leading and developing high-performing teams.
* A leadership style that is visible, grounded and credible on the shop floor.
Culturally, the right individual will:
* Have presence without ego.
* Lead from the front and quickly build trust with established teams
* Focus initially on stability, engagement and consistency before driving change.
Next Steps
To apply for this Technical Services Manager role, click apply or contact Gilbert Gregory on 07463 222 578 or quoting reference GG/6078.
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