Excellence Operations Lead - Lean Transformation & Growth

Britvic; Rugby; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Product allowance

Company bonus

24/7 GP services

Pension contribution

Discounts

Job summary

Carlsberg Britvic is seeking a Senior Manager to lead the end-to-end implementation of the Carlsberg Excellence programme across site and supply chain operations. You will coach, assess, and embed all nine pillars, drive KPI alignment, and shape organisational design for performance improvements.

You will have 5+ years in production, with leadership experience, and a proven track record in Lean, TPM or Six Sigma. This role is based at our UK site and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a production environment with at least 3 years in a management role.
• Experience in managing change and implementing improvement programs (Lean, TPM, Six Sigma).
• Strong strategic thinking, business acumen and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Roll out Carlsberg Excellence fundamentals and pillars across brewery operations.
• Develop and deliver tactical implementation plans aligned with strategy and targets.
• Ensure effective use of PMS structures, meetings and reporting per group standards.
• Apply continuous improvement via Gemba Walks, Kaizen and structured problem-solving.
• Refine practices to improve cost, efficiency and performance outcomes.
• Cascade KPI targets across end-to-end functions and new ways of working.
• Lead and develop the team, conduct appraisals and build capability.
• Facilitate workshops, trainings and monthly performance reviews.
• Ensure resources, compliance with standards and management of initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Change management

Data analysis

Problem solving

Kaizen / Gemba Walks

Stakeholder management

Facilitation

Strategic thinking

Education

University degree in Supply Chain

Tools

SAP

MES

MRO

Job description

Carlsberg Britvic is seeking a Senior Manager to lead the end-to-end implementation of the Carlsberg Excellence programme across site and supply chain operations. You will coach, assess, and embed all nine pillars, drive KPI alignment, and shape organisational design for performance improvements.

You will have 5+ years in production, with leadership experience, and a proven track record in Lean, TPM or Six Sigma. This role is based at our UK site and offers a comprehensive benefits package.