Production Manager

Production Manager
Location: East Lothian
Hours: Monday - Friday, 07:00 - 15:00
Salary: Competitive

Protea Recruitment is excited to exclusively partner with Belhaven Smokehouse, a well-established Scottish food manufacturer known for its high-quality products. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business committed to excellence and play a key role in driving its production operations forward.

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• HACCP Level 3 (minimum) High-care food production experience Strong knowledge of food safety regulations Understanding of SALSA or BRC accreditation requirements

Job Summary:

As a hands-on Production Manager, you will oversee the entire production process, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and high product quality in a high-care environment. This role requires a hands-on leader who can manage daily operations, maintain food safety standards, and optimise workflows while fostering a strong team culture.

Key Responsibilities:

Production & Process Management:

• Oversee and manage end-to-end production activities to meet operational targets.
• Ensure efficient use of materials, equipment, and personnel.
• Continuously identify and implement process improvements.
• Maintain accurate production records and reports.

Food Safety & Compliance:

• Uphold and enforce high-care hygiene and sanitation standards.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety regulations, and SALSA requirements.
• Conduct regular internal audits and maintain documentation.

Leadership & Team Management:

• Lead, train, and develop a small but dedicated production team.
• Oversee scheduling and shift management to ensure smooth operations.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Quality Control & Health & Safety:

• Ensure all products meet the required specifications.
• Investigate and resolve any quality or process issues.
• Maintain a safe working environment, adhering to all health & safety regulations.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven experience as a Production Manager or similar role in a high-care food production environment.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent understanding of HACCP and food safety regulations.
• Experience working within a SALSA-accredited facility (preferred).
• Ability to problem-solve and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Strong organisational and record-keeping skills.
• Must be able to work the set hours: 07:00 - 15:00, Monday - Friday.
• Due to the location, own transport (car/motorbike) is essential.

How to Apply:

To apply, please send your CV to matt@protearecruitment.com.

Important Notice: Our client is unable to offer sponsorship for this role.