HRGO is recruiting for a client in Dumfries for a Process Manager.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a manufacturing site with long-term improvement plans in motion. You'll be key to making production more stable, efficient and consistent by tightening up process standards, using data to spot issues early, and leading practical improvements that stick. You'll be visible on the shop floor, working alongside operators, engineering and quality to reduce variation, improve changeovers, cut waste and raise overall performance.
Key duties:
Create, improve and control SOPs/work instructions so critical processes are clearly defined, easy to follow, and consistently applied across shifts
Own day-to-day process performance: review KPIs/trends, identify drift or variation, and lead structured actions to bring the process back into control
Drive CI/Lean activity (5S, Kaizen, SMED, RCA) from idea through to implementation, measurement and sustainment-not just "one-off" fixes
Improve changeovers and setups by observing the process, removing waste, standardising best practice and coaching teams to repeat good outcomes
Support trials and new product/process introductions by planning activity, capturing data, validating capability and coordinating handover into steady production
Work with Quality to strengthen inline checks, reduce defects, and ensure process controls meet customer requirements and internal standards
Coach and develop teams on process discipline, problem-solving and standard work, helping build capability and ownership on the shop floor
Investigate process-related issues (internal scrap, downtime, complaints), complete root cause, and drive corrective actions to prevent repeat problems
What we're looking for:
Strong manufacturing/process leadership experience with a hands-on, "get it done properly" approach
Confidence using data/KPIs to prioritise actions and prove improvements (not just opinions)
Proven problem-solving skills (RCA) and experience embedding improvements so they last
Able to communicate clearly with operators, supervisors, engineering and quality to get buy-in and drive standards
Manufacturing/engineering qualification is desirable, but solid experience and results are most important
This is a permanent role with full onboarding and support.
HRGO is acting as an agency on the behalf of our client, however this role is direct employment with our client.
