Interim Production Manager

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