Interim Production Manager

Job details

Posted Wednesday 08 July 2026
Location Fife
Job type Contract
Discipline Production
Reference 10644
Recruiter Name Danielle Scott

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

Interested?

For a confidential conversation, contact Danielle Scott:
📧 dscott@ntem.co.uk | 📞 07425 643 205 | 0141 270 9700