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Production Manager Job in Cupar

Fife
Cupar
Service Department, Commercial Dealership
£48000 - £52000 per annum
140893
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Operations / Production Manager required for Commercial Vehicle Company based in Cupar, Fife
  • Salary up to £48,000 DOE
  • Full-Time, Permanent Position
We are working on behalf of a well-regarded commercial vehicle company seeking to appoint an experienced and driven Production / Operations Manager to lead their busy workshop operations.

This is a long-term, full-time opportunity offering a high level of responsibility, autonomy, and the chance to make a real impact in a growing business with a newly expanded facility.

What’s Available for the Successful Operations / Production Manager:
  • Salary up to £48,000 depending on experience
  • Permanent full-time role based in Cupar
  • 28 days holiday per year
  • Annual optional wellness check
  • High level of autonomy and leadership responsibility
  • Genuine career progression within an expanding company
  • Modern shotblasting and paint spraying facility
  • Positive, supportive working environment
Day-to-Day Responsibilities as an Operations / Production Manager:
  • Lead and manage a team of skilled and semi-skilled workshop staff
  • Oversee workflow planning, production scheduling, and process optimisation
  • Recruit, develop, and manage performance through structured systems
  • Ensure full health and safety compliance and drive a strong safety culture
  • Prepare customer quotations using time and materials data
  • Monitor inventory, equipment usage, and vendor performance
  • Negotiate supplier contracts and manage vendor relationships
  • Generate operational performance reports and track KPIs
  • Implement and improve company policies, systems, and procedures
  • Support senior leadership with business development and strategic planning
Ideal Operations / Production Manager Profile:
  • MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE ON THE TOOLS
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar operational leadership role
  • Strong people management and staff development skills
  • Confident in quoting, job pricing, and workflow optimisation
  • Experienced in managing workshop health and safety standards
  • Computer literate with strong reporting and analysis capability
  • Capable of vendor negotiation and supplier performance management
  • Excellent organisational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
  • Full UK driving licence (max 6 points)
Additional Desirable Experience:
  • Background in SME vehicle workshop or paint shop operations
  • Experience applying Lean / Six Sigma principles
  • History of delivering cultural change through operational improvements
  • Hands-on knowledge of commercial vehicle workflows
If you're an experienced Production / Operations Manager ready to take on a key leadership role, send your CV to Peter Manion at Perfect Placement UK Ltd now. Interviews available immediately for suitable candidates.

Perfect Placement are specialists in Automotive Recruitment. So if you are looking for a New Motor Trade Job, be sure to contact our team today. We have over 1800 automotive vacacancies across the whole of the UK.
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