About Macphie
Macphie, an internationally acclaimed family ingredient manufacturer, proudly situated in the picturesque and tranquil landscapes of Glenbervie in Aberdeenshire with sites in Glasgow and Midlands too. Our expertise spans across a spectrum of delectable delights, including sauces, bakery creations, and heavenly ice cream toppings. We also cater to the evolving culinary landscape with our plant‑based and gluten‑free offerings. Trusted partners to some of the globe's leading food brands, we are dedicated to transforming ideas and creativity into tangible, delectable solutions.
About the Role
Reporting to the Site Operations Manager, the Production Manager’s role is to effectively manage People, Product, Plant, Planning and Performance, all of which will be coordinated and managed across Production, Warehouse and H&S activities. The role holder will mentor, support and develop the production & warehouse management team. The Production Manager will be the driver of H&S, Food Safety & Product Quality, Process compliance, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control & Cost Reduction for the end‑to‑end site operation. This role plays a critical part in driving continuous improvement, maintaining safety standards, and ensuring readiness for both internal and external audits.
Requirements
Health & Safety
* Improve the safety performance of the department by addressing physical issues while promoting a positive safety culture/attitude among staff.
* Encourage and drive incident reporting at target levels.
* Ensure Health and Safety requirements are met in accordance with company policy, procedures, practices, and legislation.
* Monitor and drive improvements against Health & Safety KPIs.
Food Safety, Hygiene & Quality
* Ensure food safety, legality, and quality requirements are met.
* Maintain and improve hygiene, food safety, and GMP of the department.
* Ensure product quality standards are consistently achieved.
* Ensure all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are relevant, up to date, and in use.
Management & Leadership
* Responsible for the management and coordination of departmental operations.
* Effectively deliver excellent communications and team engagement.
* Coach production management and supervision in the planning and scheduling of production.
* Develop and nurture skills development, training, and manage skills and competency records throughout production.
* Manage area headcount, grades and budget spend.
* Lead department projects and initiatives.
Business Performance & Operations
* Manage the department to minimise cost through effective utilisation of manpower, materials, and equipment.
* Monitor/manage performance against set KPIs, Overheads and Scorecard matrix.
* Work across the operation team to deliver improvements against budget in downtime, efficiency, yield, quality, Health & Safety, and absence & holiday management
* Formulate business continuity plans within the production function.
* Manage area headcount and budget spends.
Continuous Improvement (CI)
* Support and drive root cause problem solving and Continuous Improvement activities (5S, Six Sigma, SMED).
* Coordinate and control the manufacturing processes to maximise product quality and output.
* Support and drive the Macphie PDR process across all levels within department.
Data Protection & Compliance
* Ensure all internal and external data protection requirements are strictly adhered to within your area of responsibility.
* Report any observed or direct breaches of data protection following the correct company protocol.
Benefits
Indulge in the Sweet Perks of Joining Macphie!
* Annual Leave: 23 days + 9 public holidays (total 32 days).
* Discretionary Profit‑Related Pay (PRP): conditional PRP aligned with company's performance.
* Discretionary grade‑related bonus scheme.
* Pension: 5% employee contribution matched by 6% employer contribution.
* Health and Wellness Buffet: Employee Assistance Program, 24/7 GP line, cycle‑to‑work scheme, Leisure Subsidy Scheme and free fruit offerings.
* Eco‑Friendly Commute: electric car charging stations, free parking.
* Lifelong Learning: company further education scheme.
* Family First: enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
* Exclusive Employee Benefits: education bursary via employee trust and Funeral Concierge by Everest Funeral Concierge Service.
* Beyond Probation: after probation 3 months, unlock group benefits including health cash plan via Westfield Health, permanent health insurance and 3x death in service life assurance.
Please note, this role closes for applications: 10th November 2025
No agencies please.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries
Food Production
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