Shift Team Leader

Britvic; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly product allowance

Private Medical options

Life Assurance

Company bonus scheme

Access to 24/7 GP services

Generous holiday

Subsidised hot food canteen

Highly discounted on-site gym

Job summary

Britvic is seeking a Shift Team Leader at the Beckton site to steer a high-performing team in safely manufacturing, packaging and distributing iconic brands such as Pepsi, 7UP, Tango and R White's. You will drive production plans, safeguard quality, and champion continuous improvement through people, processes and equipment.

You will lead by example to deliver outstanding results while fostering an engaged team culture and ensuring compliance with HSE standards and GMP requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in manufacturing/FMCG.
• Strong safety, quality and delivery focus.
• Proven ability to use data/KPIs to drive improvements.
• Excellent communication and organisation skills.
• Proficient with production and training systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety culture and maintain audit-ready operation.
• Drive quality and GMP compliance to meet customer expectations.
• Deliver production plans safely and efficiently with KPIs.
• Monitor OEE, reliability, yield and SKU attainment.
• Identify and resolve issues using See it, Own it, Solve it.
• Drive continuous improvement and waste reduction initiatives.
• Coordinate daily briefings and PMS meetings.
• Manage labour and materials to maximise productivity.
• Develop and coach a high-performing team.
• Manage performance and attendance per policy.
• Foster inclusive, accountable team culture.

Skills

People leadership

Manufacturing experience

KPIs & data-driven

Communication

HSE awareness

Tools

Production systems

MS Office

PMS

Job description

Working Hours: 39 hours per week (Monday to Thursday – 8 hour shift, Friday – 7 hour shift)

Benefits Include:

• Monthly product allowance – alcoholic & non-alcoholic options available
• Private Medical options
• Life Assurance
• Company bonus scheme
• Access to 24/7 GP services
• Generous holiday
• Subsidised hot food canteen
• Highly discounted on-site gym.

About the role:

As a Shift Team Leader at our Beckton site, you will lead your team to safely manufacture, package and distribute iconic brands including Pepsi, 7UP, Tango and R White's, ensuring delivery of production plans through the effective operation of people, equipment and processes. You will be accountable for safety, quality and performance within your area, while driving a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

We're looking for a strong people leader who can inspire, motivate and develop colleagues, creating a highly engaged team environment and leading by example to deliver outstanding results.

Role Responsibilities:

• Lead and promote a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with all Health, Safety and Environmental standards and maintaining an audit-ready operation.
• Drive exceptional quality standards through a Right First Time approach, ensuring GMP requirements and customer expectations are consistently met.
• Deliver production plans safely and efficiently, achieving KPIs across safety, quality, cost, delivery and people measures.
• Monitor and improve operational performance, including OEE, reliability, yield and SKU attainment, through data-driven decision making.
• Actively identify, investigate and resolve operational issues, promoting a "See it, Own it, Solve it" culture across the team.
• Drive continuous improvement and waste reduction initiatives, supporting sustainability objectives and delivering cost efficiencies.
• Lead daily performance communications, team briefings and Production Management System (PMS) meetings to ensure clear alignment and accountability.
• Effectively manage labour, materials and resources to maximise productivity while controlling operational costs.
• Build, coach and develop a high-performing team through clear objectives, regular feedback, succession planning and tailored development programmes.
• Manage performance, attendance and conduct in line with company policies, while recognising and rewarding success.
• Foster an inclusive, engaged and accountable team culture where colleagues are empowered to take ownership, develop their skills and achieve their full potential.

Experience and Key Attributes:

• Practical experience working within a fast-paced manufacturing, production or FMCG environment is desirable.
• Previous experience leading, coaching or developing teams, with the ability to motivate colleagues and drive high performance.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes, Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) requirements, and industry best practices.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic operational environment while maintaining focus on safety, quality and delivery.
• Experience using performance data and KPIs to identify opportunities, solve problems and deliver continuous improvement.
• Strong communication and organisation skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders and lead effective team briefings.
• Competent in the use of digital systems and Microsoft Office applications, with confidence using production, performance and training systems.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to take ownership, challenge standards and drive operational excellence.

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.