Area Manager / Line Leader

HEINEKEN UK Supply Chain; Tadcaster; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Private Medical Healthcare

Pension (double matched up to 10%)

35 days holiday

Monthly case of ciders and beers

Development opportunities

Job summary

Heineken UK Supply Chain in Tadcaster is seeking an Area Manager / Line Leader (Packaging) to lead and develop a high‑performing autonomous line team. You’ll drive safety, quality and cost within budget while applying TPM toolbox and continuous improvement to sustain performance.

The role involves end‑to‑end packaging operations, reporting on KPI performance, planning shifts, and developing operators and team leaders.

Qualifications

• Experience on high-speed packaging lines.
• People management experience.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on health and safety.
• Experience using continuous improvement tools and systems in production.
• Natural problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement, monitor, and report Heineken Safety and Food Safety standards, behaviours, and procedures across packaging operations, including outsourced activities.
• Ensure compliance with HEINEKEN and local safety standards and procedures; lead risk assessments, BBS execution, and safety investigations.
• Maintain all quality indicators, implement APM step 5, process compliance audits, Hiquest follow-up, and proactively address quality risks.
• Develop and train team leaders and operators on packaging quality control; initiate improvement teams, RCFA’s, and support NPI management.
• Embed TPM methodology and Shopfloor Excellence; drive pillar agendas, audits, and strategy initiatives; improve OTIF and sustainability metrics.
• Manage packaging equipment lifecycle, reliability, maintenance, and Capex project support; ensure DCS, PM cycles, and HACS are implemented.
• Support the Packaging Manager in team management, recruitment, performance management, and career development according to Heineken procedures.
• Provide clear reporting on packaging performance and KPIs; plan shift staffing and resources, monitor execution, and adjust priorities daily.

Skills

High-speed packaging

People management

Health and safety

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Job description

Area Manager / Line Leader (Packaging)

Salary: Circa £58,500 depending on experience, plus bonus and full benefits listed below.

Function: Supply Chain - Production

Location: Tadcaster

Contract: Permanent

Latest Closing date: 2nd November 2026. Please note, we may close vacancies early where we receive significant numbers of applications, so don’t delay!

What’s the role?

The Line Leader is responsible for managing and developing the autonomous line team, guiding and driving high performance, and being accountable for all results and activities of your line and process. You’ll ensure the safety agenda is executed, quality is maintained, and efficiency and costs are managed according to budget.

As Line Leader, you’ll use the TPM toolbox and methodology to ensure line improvement plans are in place, losses are addressed, and continuous improvement is embedded.

You’ll lead end-to-end packaging operations, ensuring equipment and facilities operate efficiently, safe, and within budget. Drive the safety agenda, maintain high standards of cleanliness and compliance, monitor KPIs, and support the ongoing development of team leaders and operators through effective use of HR development tools.

Some of your key responsibilities include:

• Implement, monitor, and report Heineken Safety and Food Safety standards, behaviours, and procedures. Ensure these are applied across packaging operations, including outsourced activities.
• Ensure compliance with HEINEKEN and local safety standards and procedures. Lead risk assessments, BBS execution, and safety investigations.
• Maintain all quality indicators, implement APM step 5, process compliance audits, Hiquest follow-up, and proactively address quality risks.
• Develop and train team leaders and operators on packaging quality control. Initiate improvement teams, RCFAs, and support NPI management.
• Embed TPM methodology and Shopfloor Excellence, lead pillar agendas, audits, and strategy initiatives. Drive OTIF, employee engagement, and sustainability improvements (water, energy, APM 0–3).
• Manage packaging equipment lifecycle, reliability, maintenance, and Capex project support. Ensure DCS, PM cycles, and HACS are implemented effectively.
• Support the Packaging Manager in team management, recruitment, performance management, and career development according to Heineken procedures and training agendas.
• Provide clear reporting on packaging performance and KPIs. Plan shift staffing and resources, monitor execution, and make daily adjustments to priorities.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for a self‑motivated, positive leader ready to engage and support a team of experienced colleagues. You’ll develop skills, behaviours, and capabilities within the team to drive excellent results. You will also have:

• Previous experience on high‑speed packaging lines
• People management experience
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on health and safety
• Experience using continuous improvement tools and systems in production
• Natural problem‑solving skills

Our Benefits

As part of the team, along with your salary you’ll also receive;

• Annual bonus
• Company funded Private Medical Healthcare
• double matched pension (up to 10%)
• 35 days holiday
• A monthly case of our delicious ciders and beers!
• Comprehensive Opportunities to develop.

You’ll also get the opportunity to get involved with one of our colleague networks where groups of colleagues from all over the business work together to ensure we’re always working towards being a diverse and inclusive company.

In all likelihood the ideal candidate for this role won’t meet every single requirement in this advert, in fact we all need the opportunity to grow and develop in role. We understand some applicants are less likely to apply to jobs unless they feel they meet every single qualification.

Who We Are

We’ve 150 years of brewing history and are proud of this legacy. Yet we’re sure our best days are ahead of us. Every one of our colleagues has a role to play as we dream big, set bold ambitions and push the boundaries. We support colleagues on this journey with development opportunities and unique experiences to help them reach their full potential.