Brewing Operations Lead – World‑Class Quality

HEINEKEN UK Supply Chain; Tadcaster; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Allowance (15% of base salary

Annual bonus

Private Medical Healthcare

Pension contributions (double matched)

35 days holiday

Company cider/beer case

Career development opportunities

Job summary

HEINEKEN UK Supply Chain is seeking a Head of Brewing at our Tadcaster site to lead safe, high-quality brewing operations and drive continuous improvement. You’ll shape priority setting, work across Quality, Engineering and Packaging, and partner with suppliers and unions to deliver world-class performance.

You’ll combine technical brewing expertise with people leadership, embedding TPM and continuous improvement to ensure capability and environment for success.

Qualifications

• Experience in brewing, beverage production, FMCG manufacturing, chemical processing or process engineering.
• Strong people leadership and team development experience.
• Experience of trade union or employee representative engagement.
• Knowledge of Food Safety, Quality, Safety and manufacturing standards.
• Experience with TPM, Lean, Six Sigma or continuous improvement.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, communication and influencing skills.
• A relevant technical degree or qualification in Brewing, Chemistry, Chemical/Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Food Science or related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Brewing operation to deliver safe, high-quality beer efficiently and consistently, balancing Safety, Food Safety, Quality, Cost and service.
• Own the department's performance, safety and sustainability agenda, embedding HEINEKEN standards and continuous improvement.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence using TPM, Lean and Six Sigma to reduce losses and optimise processes.
• Lead the Brewing AM Pillar with Engineering and Maintenance to maximise equipment reliability, availability and performance.
• Develop and implement process, technology and innovation improvements, including new product introductions.
• Lead, engage and develop the Brewing team, building capability and a culture of high performance.
• Build strong relationships across the brewery, suppliers, trade unions and key stakeholders to deliver improvements.
• Manage resources, budgets and KPIs, using data to meet wider Supply Chain needs.

Skills

Brewing expertise

People leadership

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Collaborative mindset

Stakeholder management

Education

Brewing/Engineering degree

Tools

TPM

Lean

Six Sigma

Job description

HEINEKEN UK Supply Chain is seeking a Head of Brewing at our Tadcaster site to lead safe, high-quality brewing operations and drive continuous improvement. You’ll shape priority setting, work across Quality, Engineering and Packaging, and partner with suppliers and unions to deliver world-class performance.

You’ll combine technical brewing expertise with people leadership, embedding TPM and continuous improvement to ensure capability and environment for success.