Site Manager - Edinburgh at Master of Malt

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Operational Leadership, Team Leadership, Continuous Improvement, Packaging Operations, Warehouse Management, Facilities Management, Compliance, Health & Safety, Stakeholder Management, Resource Planning, Asset Management, Recruitment, Coaching, Mentoring, Problem-Solving, Analytical Skills

Industry

Beverage Manufacturing

Description

At Master of Malt / Atom Group, we’re looking for an experienced Site Manager to lead the operational performance of our Edinburgh site. This is a senior operational leadership role responsible for ensuring the site runs safely, efficiently and at the highest operational standard. You’ll lead our Packaging and Warehouse teams, oversee site infrastructure and compliance, and play a key role in representing the Edinburgh facility to customers, partners and stakeholders. If you enjoy running complex operational environments, building strong teams, and driving continuous improvement – this could be the role for you. The Role As Site Manager, you will be the senior operational presence on site, responsible for the leadership, performance and integrity of the Edinburgh facility. You’ll oversee day-to-day operations across packaging, warehousing and goods management, while maintaining accountability for facilities, compliance, quality and health & safety. You’ll also work closely with our Liquid Production team to ensure strong coordination across shared site operations. Beyond operational leadership, you will help support the growth of the Atom Eco-System in Edinburgh, hosting partners and customers and ensuring the site reflects the capability and culture of the wider organisation. Our Values Customer Obsession Everything we do is about delivering value to the customer and making their lives better. Hospitality Our product is how our customers feel. We go above and beyond and take ownership when things go wrong. Growth Mindset We stay curious, challenge assumptions and continuously improve. Humanity We’re anti-bureaucratic and authentic. We treat people like people, not processes. Fun Life is short. Work should be enjoyable, collaborative and full of energy. Key ResponsibilitiesSite Leadership Provide overall operational leadership for the Edinburgh site Ensure the site operates safely, legally and efficiently at all times Maintain strong cross-functional alignment across packaging, warehousing and production Act as the key escalation point for operational issues and site decision-making Maintain site readiness, resilience and operational continuity Operational Management – Packaging & Warehousing Lead the Packaging and Goods Management teams to deliver operational targets Ensure packaging and goods handling align with production demand and forecasts Monitor KPIs and drive improvements in efficiency, productivity and quality Manage staffing levels and operational resource planning Maintain strict adherence to product legality and quality standards Identify and implement operational improvements across workflows and processes Facilities, Compliance & Health & Safety Oversee site facilities, infrastructure and contractor management Ensure statutory compliance and safe operation of all site assets Maintain preventative maintenance programmes and asset management systems Partner with central Facilities and Health & Safety teams to drive compliance and improvement Champion a strong culture of Health & Safety and regulatory compliance This role operates within a duty-regulated environment, requiring awareness of: Alcohol duty compliance Excise duty processes EMCS (Excise Movement and Control System) Bonded goods handling Import/export procedures Stakeholder Engagement & Site Representation Support the growth of the Atom Eco-System in Edinburgh Host customers, partners and prospective clients visiting the site Represent the operational capability of the facility Build strong relationships with partners and stakeholders People Leadership Lead and develop the Packaging & Goods Management teams Recruit, coach and retain high-performing team members Develop team capability through structured development and mentoring Support the company’s Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) ways of working Foster a culture of ownership, fairness and continuous improvement What We’re Looking For Strong operational leadership experience in manufacturing, logistics, warehousing or production environments Experience leading and developing operational teams Strong understanding of health & safety, compliance and operational governance Knowledge of excise-controlled goods or duty-regulated environments Experience managing facilities, contractors and operational infrastructure Strong analytical and problem-solving capability Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Strong IT skills (Microsoft Office; SAP Business One experience desirable) Desirable Experience in the drinks, brewing or spirits industry Knowledge of alcohol duty, bonded warehousing or import/export processes Experience delivering operational improvement initiatives About You You’re a confident and pragmatic operational leader who enjoys taking ownership of a site and building high-performing teams. You combine high operational standards with strong people leadership, and you’re comfortable balancing detail with the bigger picture. You are: A collaborative leader with strong operational presence Direct, candid and solutions-focused Fair and confident in managing people Curious and continuously learning Adaptable in a fast-moving environment Passionate about operational excellence At Atom, we back curious, ambitious people who want to win. You’ll have real autonomy to run your area, challenge ideas and make decisions that directly impact the growth of a fast-scaling brand. We move quickly, care deeply about results, and give high performers the trust and ownership to deliver. You’ll be accountable for outcomes, not activity. There’s no politics or red tape here. Just smart people, high standards and the expectation that you show up, think commercially and get things done. Alongside competitive pay and core benefits, you’ll get a generous staff discount on over 15,000 brand SKU's. We don’t sit still, and there’s a lot more to come... Apply now if you want to join us.

Responsibilities

The Site Manager will provide overall operational leadership for the Edinburgh facility, ensuring safe, legal, and efficient operations across packaging, warehousing, and goods management. This includes maintaining cross-functional alignment, acting as the key escalation point, and overseeing facilities, compliance, and quality.