Brewing Area Lead: Ops, KPIs & Team Growth

Anheuser--busch-Inbev; Samlesbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Gym membership

Health & wellbeing programme

Private dental insurance

Private medical insurance

Job summary

AB InBev is seeking a Brewing Area Owner for Samlesbury to lead a multi-skilled team in the brewing department. You will drive continuous improvement, optimise procedures, and maintain high equipment availability. You’ll set and monitor KPIs, coach staff, and ensure safe, compliant operations with EH&S standards.

The role demands strong leadership, hands-on management, and a collaborative approach to meeting production targets while controlling costs and maintaining quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum A-level education; willingness to study for the IBD Diploma in Brewing.
• Proven experience managing teams to deliver deadlines, KPIs and staff development.
• Experience in high-speed manufacturing, production or supervisory environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and lead organisational change.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing principles, continuous improvement and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement and ensure SOPs are followed across the brewing area.
• Set, monitor and achieve KPIs with regular reporting and accountability.
• Lead, coach and motivate the team, including performance reviews and succession planning.
• Coordinate shift handovers, ensure effective communication and manpower planning.
• Deliver production plans meeting volume, quality and efficiency targets.

Skills

Team leadership

KPIs tracking

Problem solving

Communication

Lean/Six Sigma

Education

A-levels or equivalent

IBD Diploma in Brewing (pursuing)

Tools

SOPs

Budgeting tools

Job description

AB InBev is seeking a Brewing Area Owner for Samlesbury to lead a multi-skilled team in the brewing department. You will drive continuous improvement, optimise procedures, and maintain high equipment availability. You’ll set and monitor KPIs, coach staff, and ensure safe, compliant operations with EH&S standards.

The role demands strong leadership, hands-on management, and a collaborative approach to meeting production targets while controlling costs and maintaining quality.