Head of Production

MOMO Kombucha; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national beverage company located in London seeks a strategic Head of Production to lead a scaling brewery operation. The role entails managing production processes, ensuring quality and compliance while overseeing significant growth in output. Ideal candidates should have a strong leadership background in food manufacturing and display proficiency in project management and health safety practices. The position offers a competitive salary, quarterly bonuses, and a focus on employee well-being and professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Quarterly bonus scheme and share options

Early finish Fridays

£250 annual wellness budget

1 volunteer day per year (paid)

26 days’ holiday, plus extra days every two years

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading a food or drink manufacturing site.
• Experience in running a large food or drink manufacturing site.
• Comfortable managing complex production processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of production processes from brewing to compliance.
• Lead capital investment projects for new equipment.
• Champion health, safety, and quality standards across the business.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic mindset

Project management

Communication

Health & Safety expertise

Food/drink manufacturing

Job description

Head of Production

Location: Vauxhall, London (with planned relocation to South East London in mid‑2026).

Type: Full‑time

About MOMO Kombucha

We are on a mission to produce the UK's best‑tasting and highest quality kombucha. To achieve that we brew the traditional way and leave our kombucha unfiltered for a fuller depth of flavour. Plus, we’re certified organic: better for you and better for the environment.

With every bottle of MOMO, we hope to inspire people to live healthier and more connected lives. We’re a proud B Corp and featured on The Sunday Times Best Places to Work list in 2024 and 2025. You’ll find MOMO in Ocado, Riverford, GAIL’s, Planet Organic, Whole Foods Market, and over 1,200 independents.

The opportunity

As Head of Production at MOMO, you will play a pivotal role in scaling our brewery from ~45,000 bottles per week to 250,000+ over the coming years. Reporting directly to the co‑founder, you will lead our production function, overseeing our talented team and ensuring MOMO delivers best‑in‑class product quality, safety and operational excellence.

Founded in 2018, we’ve grown rapidly and are now preparing to scale over the next five years, to become the UK’s favourite kombucha. The kombucha category is set to explode and poised for many decades of structural growth driven by three mega trends: 1) gut health; 2) low sugar; and 3) alcohol alternatives. In our view it is where craft beer was in the UK 15 years ago.

What you’ll do

You will:

• Manage all aspects of our production processes, from brewing and packaging to quality assurance, engineering and compliance, ensuring products meet our exacting standards and customer expectations.
• Manage and support your direct reports: Production Manager, Compliance Lead and Innovation Manager (responsible for engineering), empowering them to structure their teams effectively and deliver results.
• Drive the ongoing growth and scaling of our production operations, balancing output, efficiency and quality as production volumes scale.
• Lead capital investment projects, working closely with your team and the Head of Finance to implement new equipment and process improvements.
• Own production performance metrics, budgets and cost efficiency, ensuring production scales sustainably and profitably.
• Take ownership of the production side of our upcoming brewery relocation (Battersea → South East London), including production layout planning, space utilisation and equipment installation.
• Champion health, safety and quality standards across the business, embedding a culture of compliance, continuous improvement and accountability.
• You will act as the senior production voice in cross‑functional decision‑making, shaping commercial plans, launch timelines and growth strategy based on manufacturing reality.

What you’ll bring

We are looking for a strong, strategic, and inspiring leader with a proven track record in leading a food or drink manufacturing site. While kombucha experience is not essential, you should be comfortable managing complex production processes and scaling operations.

You’ll bring:

• Experience in running a large food or drink manufacturing site, with a deep understanding of production processes, LEAN manufacturing principles, quality systems and regulatory compliance.
• Leadership and team development skills, with the ability to structure teams effectively, coach managers and drive high performance.
• Project management experience, particularly in capital investment, equipment installation and process optimisation.
• Strong health & safety expertise, ensuring operational practices meet or exceed regulatory requirements.
• Exceptional communication skills, capable of working across multiple teams and functions to achieve business goals.
• A track record of delivering results in a high‑growth environment, with experience of being accountable for balancing output, cost, safety and people simultaneously.
• Strategic mindset, able to anticipate operational challenges and implement scalable solutions.
• Flexibility and adaptability, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast‑growing business, including supporting the brewery relocation in mid‑2026.

What you’ll get

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Quarterly bonus scheme and share options
• Early finish Fridays
• £250 annual wellness budget
• 1 volunteer day per year (paid)
• 26 days’ holiday, plus 1 extra day every two years (up to 30 days)
• Work with a B Corp that donates 1% of revenue to charity

Our values

All team members are expected to act in line with our values:

• 1. Act with Gratitude
• 2. Brew a Healthy Culture
• 3. Live Unfiltered
• 4. Grow Together

MOMO Kombucha wants to be challenged on its operations and processes and is always looking for ways to do better by its team, customers, suppliers, community and the environment. You will be expected to contribute ideas and provide input into this process.

How to apply

Send your CV to careers@momo‑kombucha.com, along with responses (max 80 words each) to the following questions:

1. Why would MOMO be lucky to have you?
2. If you could develop our next flavour, what would it be and why?
3. Name three people who inspire you and why.
4. How do you create balance in your life?
5. Salary expectations?

Diversity & inclusion

MOMO Kombucha is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, beliefs, identities and abilities. We’re committed to making the interview process as accessible as possible. Please let us know if you require any adjustments or support.

Our process

• Receiving applications until Friday 16 January 2026
• First round video interviews by Friday 30 January 2026
• Second round task and in‑person interviews by Friday 13 February 2026
• Final interview with one of our advisors.
• We expect to make an offer by end February 2026.