CI Team Manager

I’m delighted to be supporting Nairn's Oatcakes with the recruitment of a Continuous Improvement Team Manager for their Butlerfield site in Edinburgh. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on manufacturing leader who enjoys driving operational performance, developing teams, and delivering continuous improvement within a fast-paced production environment. Working closely with Production, Engineering, Technical, Supply Chain, HR, and wider support functions, you’ll play a key role in improving efficiency, reliability, quality, and team capability across the operation. The Role Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, you will lead manufacturing teams while driving a culture of continuous improvement across people, plant, and process. Key responsibilities include: Leading and developing production teams, Team Leaders, and operators Driving performance across efficiency, downtime, waste, labour utilisation, and service Supporting day-to-day manufacturing operations to deliver safe, high-quality production Leading continuous improvement projects focused on operational performance and process optimisation Promoting strong Health & Safety, GMP, Food Safety, and compliance standards Supporting structured problem-solving and data-led decision making Working cross-functionally with Engineering, Technical, QA, HR, and Supply Chain teams Supporting operational change, engagement, and team development initiatives About You We’re looking for someone with strong manufacturing leadership experience and a passion for continuous improvement. You’ll ideally bring: Experience within manufacturing or food manufacturing Previous leadership experience within a production environment Strong continuous improvement and operational performance knowledge Experience driving efficiency, waste reduction, and process improvement initiatives Knowledge of Health & Safety, GMP, and Food Safety standards Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills NEBOSH qualification, or working towards it, would be advantageous Why Join? Having visited the site, it’s clear there is a strong focus on teamwork, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. This role offers the opportunity to genuinely influence performance, culture, and future growth within a well-known Scottish manufacturing business. For a confidential discussion, get in touch. THIS IS A RETAINED SEARCH MANAGED EXCLUSIVELY BY RISING TALENT RECRUITMENT ALL THIRD PARTY OR SPECULATIVE APPLICATIONS WILL BE DIRECTED TO RISING TALENT RECRUITMENT FOR REVIEW AND CONSIDERATION