Production & Quality Manager
| Posting date: | 16 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £45,000 to £55,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 December 2025 |
| Location: | Kirkcaldy, Fife, KY1 3PE |
| Company: | Escape Recruitment Services |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SB/ 97174_1765889763 |
Summary
Escape Recruitment is working with a growing business in 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-
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
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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
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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.