Shift Leader (Bottling)

Heineken; Tadcaster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days holiday

Life assurance

Private Medical Insurance

Free ciders and beers

Wellbeing support

Career development

Job summary

HEINEKEN UK is hiring a Shift Leader to oversee the packaging and production team within our Star Pubs operation. You will lead with TPM principles, support team development, and maintain a safe, productive site.

Key focus includes driving safety, performance management, and cross-functional collaboration to meet KPIs and improve line reliability. A strong FMCG packaging background and people leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• People management experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong safety focus with attention to detail.
• Solid understanding of TPM principles and practices.
• Experience with packaging/fmcg operations is beneficial.
• Bachelor's degree or diploma in packaging/food sciences is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Champion safety and TPM-based improvements on the production line.
• Manage health, wellbeing and attendance for a safe, productive workforce.
• Deliver KPI targets and drive high performance through effective communication and reviews.
• Develop team capability through structured training and assessments.

Skills

People management

Safety awareness

TPM knowledge

Packaging/FMCG experience

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in packaging or food sciences

Job description

Salary: up to £42,000 p/a dependant on experience with £9,206 shift allowance & amazing benefits listed below!

Contract: Permanent

Please note : We may close vacancies early where we receive a high number of applications, so don't delay!

We're the name behind a host of brilliant brands, from Inch's to Birra Moretti and many more. And with around 2,400 pubs to our name in the UK, our Star Pubs business is all about putting pubs at the centre of community life.

But we're more than just great beers and ciders – we're a place where passion meets purpose, careers are crafted as carefully as our brews, and enjoyment of life is part of the job.

About the role

As the Shift Leader, you'll report into the Line Leader of the area and play a central role in ensuring our colleagues on the production line continue to exude brilliance in every task they endeavour. 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.

Your main responsibilities also include:

• 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.

Who we're looking for

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 or automated packaging line within Supply Chain, 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: A solid commitment to health and safety with exceptional attention to detail.
• Educational achievements: although not mandatory, having a theoretical understanding of Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing principles through a bachelor's degree or diploma packaging, food sciences will supplement your practical exposure and application to get the job done!

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!

We're all about brewing the Joy of True Togetherness, and that starts with our people.

We believe in bringing everyone together, making sure you feel supported, valued, and included from day one – because every one of our colleagues has a role to play in shaping the future of beer, cider, pubs and beyond.

It's a brilliant time to join us. We're pioneering in low and no alcohol products, continuing to wow the world with creative marketing campaigns, investing into pubs and brewing a better world for people and the planet.

We're a place where you can build a meaningful career, with plenty of opportunities for continuous learning and development. For those just starting out or looking for a change, our apprenticeships let you earn valuable qualifications while you work. And for our managers and leaders, our LEAD talent programme provides the tools and guidance to inspire drive long-term success.

This is your chance to step up, raise the bar and brew a great career.

• 32 days' holiday, plus three listed public holidays (Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Year's Day – if any of these fall on a weekend, you'll get the following weekday off instead)
• 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)
• 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

and much more!

Please note: Rewards and benefits can vary from role to role. Some benefits are taxable and may be based on employee contributions. We're happy to discuss further throughout the application process.