Production & Quality Manager

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Escape Recruitment is working with a growing business in fife to recruit a Production & Quality Manager. This is a hands-on role with a strong emphasis on quality ownership, suited to someone who enjoys maintaining standards, improving processes, and being closely involved in day-to-day production activity.
You will be responsible for ensuring quality is embedded into everything the operation does, while also coordinating daily production workflow and priorities. This is a visible role requiring strong leadership, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
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Own and maintain quality control processes, procedures, and supporting documentation
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Lead daily production meetings to plan workload, set priorities, and review quality performance
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Carry out regular quality spot checks on work in progress and completed orders
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Manage inspection and verification activities, ensuring records are accurate, complete, and timely
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Investigate quality issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
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Promote right-first-time delivery and drive a culture of quality across the team
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Work closely with internal teams to ensure production plans meet quality and customer requirements
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Identify and implement quality and efficiency improvements across the operation
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Monitor trends, highlight risks, and put preventative measures in place
About You
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Proven experience in a quality-led role with production or operational responsibility
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Strong understanding of quality control, inspections, and process adherence
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Confident leading teams and running daily meetings
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Hands-on, detail-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
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Practical problem solver with experience in root cause analysis and corrective actions
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Able to communicate clearly and influence quality standards across teams
What’s On Offer
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A key quality-focused leadership role within a growing business
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Real ownership and influence over quality standards and improvements
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Supportive environment where continuous improvement is encouraged
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Competitive salary and benefits package
To find out more or to apply, please contact Escape Recruitment
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Location:
Thornton
Salary:
£45,000 - £55,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering

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