Area Manager / Line Leader

Heineken; Tadcaster; In loco; GBP 52.000 - 64.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Private Medical Healthcare

Pension matched up to 10%

Ciders and beers provided

Career development opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

Heineken in the United Kingdom is seeking a Line Leader for the Supply Chain - Production function in Tadcaster. You will lead an autonomous line team, drive high performance, ensure safety and quality, and manage costs within budget.

You will apply TPM toolbox, address losses, and embed continuous improvement across packaging operations while developing team leaders and operators.

Competenze

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

Mansioni

• Implement, monitor, and report safety standards and procedures across packaging operations.
• Lead risk assessments, safety investigations, and BBS execution.
• Maintain quality indicators and process audits; address quality risks.
• Develop and train team leaders and operators on packaging quality control.
• Embed TPM, drive OTIF, and support sustainability improvements.
• Manage packaging equipment lifecycle, maintenance, and Capex project support.
• Plan shift staffing, monitor execution, and adjust priorities daily.

Conoscenze

High-speed packaging lines

Health and safety focus

Continuous improvement tools

Problem-solving skills

Descrizione del lavoro

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, safely, 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
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on health and safety
• Experience using continuous improvement tools and systems in production
• Natural problem-solving skills

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

• Company funded Private Medical Healthcare
• double matched pension (up to 10%)
• 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.

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.