Process Lead

Scottish Leather Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading leather manufacturer in the UK is seeking a dedicated Process Lead in Glasgow to ensure efficient production, uphold health and safety standards, and support team development. This role requires strong leadership skills, experience in manufacturing, and the ability to manage KPIs effectively. The ideal candidate will promote a culture of safety while coordinating operational activities. Competitive benefits include enhanced annual leave and a health and wellbeing program.

Benefits

Company sick pay

Enhanced annual leave

Health and wellbeing programme

Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Employee coaching programme

Additional training and development

Free on-site parking

Store discounts

Qualifications

• Experience leading small teams in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Understanding of operational metrics and KPI management.
• Proven track record of maintaining health and safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Excellent communication and IT skills.
• Ability to motivate team members and remain calm under pressure.
• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lead Supervisor with production operations.
• Ensure efficiency meets key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Promote health and safety culture.
• Coordinate daily operational activities.
• Train staff and manage holidays and absences.
• Work with cross-functional teams to meet customer demands.

Skills

Team leadership in manufacturing

KPI management

Health and safety compliance

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Calm under pressure

Continuous improvement support

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Process Lead to join our team at Scottish Leather Group in Bridge of Weir, Glasgow. In this role, you will assist the Lead Supervisor in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of our production process, meeting key performance indicators (KPIs) and maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and environmental compliance. You will be responsible for promoting a strong Health & Safety culture, coordinating daily operational activities, prioritising workplace organisation, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The Process Lead will also be involved in training staff, managing holidays and absences, and working collaboratively with cross‑functional teams to ensure customer demands are consistently met while upholding our company values of excellence, creativity, and sustainability.

To be successful you will need:

• Experience in leading a small team or cell within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Understanding of operational metrics and KPI management.
• Proven track record of upholding health and safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Strong organisational and multi‑tasking skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively.
• Excellent communication and IT skills, with a proactive problem‑solving approach.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and motivate team members.
• Experience with supporting continuous improvement initiatives and fostering a safety‑first culture.

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