Production Unit Manager

Carlsberg Britvic; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly product allowance

Private medical options

Life assurance

Company bonus scheme

Access to 24/7 GP services

Enhanced pension contributions

Generous holiday

High street discounts

Job summary

Carlsberg Britvic is seeking a Production Unit Manager to lead a production unit at Beckton, ensuring safety, quality and productivity on site. You will inspire and develop teams, drive continuous improvement using zero-loss and lean principles, and take ownership of performance against OEE, waste, and cost targets.

This role offers real accountability and the chance to shape outcomes across safety, quality, and efficiency within one of the UK’s iconic beverage operations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading teams in manufacturing or production.
• Track record of delivering safety, quality and productivity KPIs.
• Experience applying continuous improvement and lean/zero-loss principles.
• Willingness to achieve relevant safety qualifications if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop production teams with a strong safety-first culture.
• Deliver Safety, Quality, Service, Cost and Productivity targets for the unit.
• Drive Health & Safety excellence and proactive risk reduction.
• Manage performance across OEE, waste reduction and throughput.
• Lead maintenance planning to maximise asset reliability.
• Use structured problem-solving and root-cause analysis.
• Oversee budgets, resources and workforce planning for demand.
• Champion Growth Culture Principles and team engagement.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety leadership

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Coaching

Data-driven decisions

Education

Level 5 Management / Engineering / Manufacturing

IOSH / NEBOSH / HACCP (desirable)

Job description

Date: 13 Nov 2026

Location: London - Beckton, GB, E6 6LF

Production Unit Manager

Job Title: Production Unit Manager

Location: Beckton, E6 6LF

Job Length: PermanentWorking Hours: 37.5 hours per week, working on a Monday to Friday basis.

Competitive Salary With Extensive Benefits

• Monthly product allowance – alcoholic & non-alcoholic options available
• Private Medical options
• Life Assurance
• Company bonus scheme
• Access to 24/7 GP services
• Enhances pension contributions
• Generous holiday
• Access to a range of high street discounts

Carlsberg Britvic is the largest multi-beverage supplier in the UK and is home to some of the most iconic and popular beers & soft drinks, including Carlsberg Danish Pilsner, 1664, Poretti and Brooklyn to ale favourites such as Hobgoblin and Wainwright. For soft drinks, Carlsberg Britvic’s brands include J2O, Robinsons, Tango and London Essence along with the licence rights to the Pepsi portfolio in the UK including Pepsi MAX, 7UP, Lipton Iced Tea and Rockstar Energy.

With a strong national footprint, the Carlsberg Britvic business includes 5 production facilities and 16 logistics depot’s servicing customers up and down the UK. As these two historical businesses have come together, the one common goal remains, and that is ensuring our people succeed.

About The Role

Manage one of our production units at Carlsberg Britvic as a Production Unit Manager, where you’ll shape performance, safety, and culture on site in Beckton. You’ll inspire and develop effective teams, lead continuous improvement, and deliver results across safety, quality, cost, and productivity using zero‑loss and lean principles. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced manufacturing leader who wants real ownership, accountability, and the chance to shape outcomes on site within a business behind some of the UK’s most iconic brands.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop skilled production teams, embedding a strong safety‑first and inclusive culture.
• Deliver Safety, Quality, Service, Cost and Productivity targets across the production unit.
• Lead Health & Safety excellence, driving proactive risk reduction and safe working behaviours.
• Manage operational performance across OEE, waste reduction, throughput and cost control.
• Implement zero‑loss manufacturing principles and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Own planned and preventative maintenance activities to maximise asset reliability and performance.
• Lead structured problem‑solving and root cause analysis to deliver sustainable solutions.
• Manage area budgets, resources and workforce planning to meet operational demand.
• Champion Growth Culture Principles and Semper Ardens, fostering engagement and empowerment.

Experience And Key Attributes

• Demonstrated experience leading teams within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Consistent delivery of operational KPIs across safety, quality, cost and performance.
• Experience applying continuous improvement and zero‑loss / lean manufacturing principles.
• Experienced manager skilled at coaching and developing staff at every level.
• Demonstrates solid problem‑solving abilities and experience using data to inform decisions.
• Desired - Relevant qualification at Level 5 in Management, Engineering, Manufacturing or equivalent experience.
• Desired - IOSH, NEBOSH, IEMA or HACCP qualification (or willingness to achieve).

Our commitment to diversity equity & inclusion

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences - including those of different races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, religions, and socioeconomic statuses. We actively seek to create a safe and inclusive environment for all of our colleagues, where diverse perspectives are welcomed, and inclusive practices are embedded in everything we do.

We are happy to support accessibility needs, to ensure a fair and equitable experience for all candidates, so please do let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process.