We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Permanent Operations Manager to oversee our Tannery operations based in Bridge of Weir, Glasgow. In this leadership role, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the tannery, managing production processes, maintaining quality standards, and leading a team of operational staff. The successful candidate will play a key part in driving continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring health and safety compliance, and delivering production targets within budget. Your leadership will help sustain our reputation for high-quality leather manufacturing while fostering a positive working environment.
- Proven experience in Manufacturing Operations, preferably within a tannery or leather industry
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent organisational and planning abilities
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations and compliance
- Ability to analyse production data and implement improvements
- Good communication skills to liaise effectively with staff and stakeholders
About Scottish Leather Group
At Scottish Leather Group, we produce the world's lowest carbon leather due to our passion for leading sustainable manufacturing practices, continuous innovation, and outstanding services.
Our People
At Scottish Leather Group, we make it personal. We recognise that the uniqueness of everyone who works for us, contributes to our success and resilience. We believe in equality, diversity, and inclusion and welcome individuals from all backgrounds to consider a rewarding career with us. By joining us you will be embarking on an exciting career, where we will help you achieve your professional goals and encourage you to reach your full potential.
Our Values
Scottish Leather Group desires to establish the highest industry standards for quality, innovation, value, service, and care for the environment whilst upholding our Company values: promises kept; creativity at heart and excellence as standard.
Our Portfolio
We are the largest leather manufacturer in the United Kingdom and employ over 700 employees globally! Our specialist leathers are produced for a wide range of industries, including automotive, aviation, bus & coach, rail, furniture, and custom projects. We partner with hundreds of prestigious brands in more than 60 countries. Our customers include the likes of Aston Martin, Jaguar Land Rover, Polestar, Lucid, Emirates Airlines, Boeing, and Philips.
Company Benefits
- Company sick pay
- Enhanced annual leave entitlement (increases with length of service)
- Health and wellbeing programme
- Employee Assistance Programme – including access to a private GP service and much more
- Life assurance
- Cycle to work scheme and Electric Vehicle schemes
- Employee coaching programme
- Additional training and development opportunities
- Free on-site parking
- Access to a range of store discounts