Interim Production Manager
Posted on Jul 8, 2026 by CV-Library
Dunfermline, Fife, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Contract/Project
Interim Production Manager | Drinks Manufacturing
6 Month Contract | Central Scotland
£Competitive Daily Rate
I'm working with a well-established drinks manufacturer looking for immediate interim support at Production Manager level while they shape their longer-term structure.
Following a period of sustained growth,the business is heading into its busiest period of the year. They need an experienced operational leader who can step in quickly, steady the ship, and support a hardworking team through peak demand while longer-term structural plans take shape.
The Role
* Lead the day-to-day production operation across a fast-paced manufacturing site
* Direct leadership of 8 Team Leaders, with overall responsibility for a team of circa 35
* Report directly to the Operations Manager, with visibility to Director level
* Support, coach, and pull the team together through a demanding peak trading period
* Ensure customer demand is met while maintaining safety, quality, and output standards
* Provide operational stability while the business shapes its future structure
You
* A proven Production Manager or Operations Manager from an FMCG manufacturing environment — food and drink backgrounds translate particularly well
* Bottling or high-speed packaging line experience would be a significant advantage
* Comfortable stepping into a live operation and adding value from week one
* A people-first leader who understands the pressures of a busy production floor and knows how to keep a team engaged through it
* Available immediately or at short notice for a 6 month commitment
The Details
* 6 month interim contract
* Competitive day rate, discussed on application
* Site-based, Scotland
* A quick, decisive interview process, the client is ready to move
6 Month Contract | Central Scotland
£Competitive Daily Rate
I'm working with a well-established drinks manufacturer looking for immediate interim support at Production Manager level while they shape their longer-term structure.
Following a period of sustained growth,the business is heading into its busiest period of the year. They need an experienced operational leader who can step in quickly, steady the ship, and support a hardworking team through peak demand while longer-term structural plans take shape.
The Role
* Lead the day-to-day production operation across a fast-paced manufacturing site
* Direct leadership of 8 Team Leaders, with overall responsibility for a team of circa 35
* Report directly to the Operations Manager, with visibility to Director level
* Support, coach, and pull the team together through a demanding peak trading period
* Ensure customer demand is met while maintaining safety, quality, and output standards
* Provide operational stability while the business shapes its future structure
You
* A proven Production Manager or Operations Manager from an FMCG manufacturing environment — food and drink backgrounds translate particularly well
* Bottling or high-speed packaging line experience would be a significant advantage
* Comfortable stepping into a live operation and adding value from week one
* A people-first leader who understands the pressures of a busy production floor and knows how to keep a team engaged through it
* Available immediately or at short notice for a 6 month commitment
The Details
* 6 month interim contract
* Competitive day rate, discussed on application
* Site-based, Scotland
* A quick, decisive interview process, the client is ready to move
Reference: 225346920
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Interim Production Manager
Posted on Jul 8, 2026 by CV-Library
Dunfermline, Fife, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Contract/Project
Interim Production Manager | Drinks Manufacturing
6 Month Contract | Central Scotland
£Competitive Daily Rate
I'm working with a well-established drinks manufacturer looking for immediate interim support at Production Manager level while they shape their longer-term structure.
Following a period of sustained growth,the business is heading into its busiest period of the year. They need an experienced operational leader who can step in quickly, steady the ship, and support a hardworking team through peak demand while longer-term structural plans take shape.
The Role
* Lead the day-to-day production operation across a fast-paced manufacturing site
* Direct leadership of 8 Team Leaders, with overall responsibility for a team of circa 35
* Report directly to the Operations Manager, with visibility to Director level
* Support, coach, and pull the team together through a demanding peak trading period
* Ensure customer demand is met while maintaining safety, quality, and output standards
* Provide operational stability while the business shapes its future structure
You
* A proven Production Manager or Operations Manager from an FMCG manufacturing environment — food and drink backgrounds translate particularly well
* Bottling or high-speed packaging line experience would be a significant advantage
* Comfortable stepping into a live operation and adding value from week one
* A people-first leader who understands the pressures of a busy production floor and knows how to keep a team engaged through it
* Available immediately or at short notice for a 6 month commitment
The Details
* 6 month interim contract
* Competitive day rate, discussed on application
* Site-based, Scotland
* A quick, decisive interview process, the client is ready to move
6 Month Contract | Central Scotland
£Competitive Daily Rate
I'm working with a well-established drinks manufacturer looking for immediate interim support at Production Manager level while they shape their longer-term structure.
Following a period of sustained growth,the business is heading into its busiest period of the year. They need an experienced operational leader who can step in quickly, steady the ship, and support a hardworking team through peak demand while longer-term structural plans take shape.
The Role
* Lead the day-to-day production operation across a fast-paced manufacturing site
* Direct leadership of 8 Team Leaders, with overall responsibility for a team of circa 35
* Report directly to the Operations Manager, with visibility to Director level
* Support, coach, and pull the team together through a demanding peak trading period
* Ensure customer demand is met while maintaining safety, quality, and output standards
* Provide operational stability while the business shapes its future structure
You
* A proven Production Manager or Operations Manager from an FMCG manufacturing environment — food and drink backgrounds translate particularly well
* Bottling or high-speed packaging line experience would be a significant advantage
* Comfortable stepping into a live operation and adding value from week one
* A people-first leader who understands the pressures of a busy production floor and knows how to keep a team engaged through it
* Available immediately or at short notice for a 6 month commitment
The Details
* 6 month interim contract
* Competitive day rate, discussed on application
* Site-based, Scotland
* A quick, decisive interview process, the client is ready to move
Reference: 225346920
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