Head of Brewing

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

Head of Brewing

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Circa £75,000 depending on experience, plus 15% flexible benefits allowance, annual bonus, and benefits listed below

Function: Supply Chain - Production

Location: Tadcaster

Closing Date: 16th September 2026 . Please note, that we may close vacancies early when we receive significant numbers of applications, so don’t delay!

Ready to make your next courageous move in your HEINEKEN career? We have a fantastic opportunity available – Brewing Manager to join the site leadership team at our Tadcaster Brewery!

About the role

As our Brewing Manager, you'll take the lead in delivering safe, high-quality and efficient brewing operations, ensuring we consistently produce great beer to the standards our consumers expect.

You'll be responsible for the performance of the Brewing department, setting clear priorities and bringing people together around a shared ambition for operational excellence. From raw materials through to finished beer, you'll lead the brewing process with a strong focus on Safety, Food Safety, Quality, Cost and continuous improvement.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll combine technical brewing expertise with strong people leadership. You'll work closely with teams across the brewery, including Quality, Engineering and Packaging, as well as suppliers and wider Supply Chain stakeholders, to identify opportunities, solve problems and continuously improve how we operate.

You'll also play a key role in developing our brewing capability, embedding TPM and continuous improvement ways of working, and ensuring the team has the skills, knowledge and environment to deliver World Class performance.

• 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, ensuring HEINEKEN standards are embedded and continuously improved.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence, using TPM, Lean and Six Sigma to reduce losses, improve reliability and optimise processes.
• Lead the Brewing AM Pillar, working with Engineering and Maintenance to maximise equipment reliability, availability and performance.
• Develop and implement process, technology and innovation improvements, including supporting successful new product introductions.
• Lead, engage and develop the Brewing team, building capability, accountability and a culture of high performance.
• Build strong relationships across the brewery and with suppliers, trade unions and key stakeholders, working collaboratively to solve problems and deliver improvements.
• Manage resources, budgets and departmental KPIs, using data and insight to drive performance and ensure Brewing meets the needs of the wider Supply Chain.

About you

We're looking for an experienced manufacturing, brewing or engineering professional with strong technical knowledge and confident people leadership. You might come from a brewing or beverage production background, or be a Chemical or Process Engineer with experience in a complex manufacturing environment.

You'll be a natural problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset, comfortable balancing safety, quality, cost and performance. You'll also be a collaborative and inclusive leader, able to build strong relationships across the brewery and experience of working constructively with trade unions or employee representatives would be highly valued.

We're looking for

• 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, ideally in Brewing, Chemistry, Chemical/Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Food Science or a related discipline.

Our Benefits

In addition to your base salary, you'll also receive:

• Discretionary Annual bonus
• Benefits Allowance (15% of base salary)
• Company funded Private Medical Healthcare
• Double matched pension contributions (up to 10%)
• 35 days holiday (with the opportunity to buy/sell)
• A monthly case of our delicious ciders and beers!
• Exciting opportunities to develop your career

Who we are

We're the world's most international brewer and the name behind a host of brilliant beers and ciders, from Birra Moretti, to Strongbow, to Cruzcampo and many more.

It's a fantastic time to join us. We're leading the way in low and no alcohol innovation, pioneering new technologies to meet our ambitious environmental goals and investing in our pubs to keep them at the centre of their communities.

When you join us, we'll back you to reach your full potential. You'll enjoy unique development opportunities, unforgettable experiences and a reward package that goes far beyond the salary you receive.