Shift Leader

Heineken N.V.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company in Manchester is seeking a Shift Manager to enhance the production line's efficiency and safety. The role requires managing people, driving performance, and ensuring adherence to Total Productive Maintenance principles. Ideal candidates will have FMCG experience and a commitment to health and safety. This permanent position offers a salary of up to £43,000 annually with shift allowances and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Double-matched pension (up to 10%)

Annual Leave equivalent to 259 hours

Life assurance

Private Medical insurance

Free ciders and beers

Retail discounts

Wellbeing support

Comprehensive development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fast-paced environment is preferred.
• Solid understanding of Total Productive Maintenance principles.
• Proven track record of leading teams with a supportive style.
• Exceptional attention to health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Champion behavioural safety and ensure safe working practices.
• Manage occupational health and wellbeing of the workforce.
• Drive performance through communication and management.
• Deliver departmental KPI targets for operational results.
• Lead participation in Autonomous Maintenance activities.
• Develop team capability through structured training.

Skills

People Management Skills

Safety Commitment

TPM Know-How

FMCG Exposure

Job description

As the Shift Manager, you'll play a central role in ensuring our colleagues on the production line continue to exude brilliance in every task they endeavour and encounter. With experience in managing people, you'll engage with your teams to ensure that every colleague feels supported in their own professional and personal development, whilst also fostering collaboration with your peers for a functional & operating site; in adherence to our Total Productive Management (TPM) principles as a guiding framework.

• Champion behavioural safety, hazard identification, and resolution to ensure safe working practices and achieve site safety targets.
• Manage occupational health, wellbeing, and attendance to maintain a safe and effective workforce.
• Drive high performance through effective communication, performance management, and regular development reviews.
• Deliver departmental KPI targets to ensure optimum operational results.
• Strengthen collaboration with TPM stakeholders and ensure correct application of TPM principles.
• Lead and promote participation in Autonomous Maintenance and loss reduction activities to sustain performance.
• Develop team capability through structured training and assessment programmes.

About the team

Helping millions of consumers enjoy our beers and ciders is a real team effort. As a Supply Chain colleague, you'll be part of the biggest function in HEINEKEN UK! From barley to bar, our Supply Chain produces high-quality beers and ciders, prioritising safety, sustainability and innovation to keep our operations running smoothly. You'll be based within the broader packaging team, focused on keeping our bottling, canning and other lines running smoothly and efficiently. Your role contributes to ensuring machinery is reliable, well-maintained and safe, while also anticipating future needs and driving fresh, innovative improvements to increase the site's overall output.

Qualifications

We're seeking a proactive leader who can inspire and motivate others to achieve exceptional results. The ideal candidate will have: As well as the above, the ideal candidate will have:

• Packaging and FMCG exposure: Previous experience working in a fast‑paced environment will help you succeed and empower those around you.
• TPM Know‑How: A solid understanding of Total Productive Maintenance principles.
• People Management Skills: A proven track record of leading teams with a supportive, engaging leadership style.
• Laser‑Focused on Safety: An solid commitment to health and safety with exceptional attention to detail.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment and know how to bring out the best in your team, this is your chance to make an impact!

Our Benefits

• Annual bonus
• Double‑matched pension (up to 10%)
• Annual Leave equivalent to 259 hours (inclusive of public holidays).
• Life assurance (subject to policy terms)
• Optional Private Medical insurance - comprehensive cover for you and your family
• Free ciders and beers (including low and zero alcohol options)
• Retail discounts
• Wellbeing support, including Mental health champions, free Counselling, access to Colleague Networks.
• Comprehensive opportunities to develop
• Option to join our Colleague Networks to connect, share and build inclusion

Salary: up to £43,000 p/a dependant on experience with £9,206 shift allowance & amazing benefits such as:

• Annual bonus
• Double‑matched pension (up to 10%)
• Annual Leave equivalent to 259 hours (inclusive of public holidays)
• Life assurance

Contract: Permanent Shift pattern: 4 On (2 days & 2 Nights) 4 Off