Shift Team Leader

Britvic; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company in Leeds seeks a Shift Team Leader to oversee manufacturing operations, focusing on safety, quality, and performance excellence. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership skills in a manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards while inspiring teams. Responsibility includes driving operational performance and managing costs effectively. This role also offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits package, including private medical coverage and life assurance.

Benefits

Monthly product allowance

Private Medical options

Life Assurance

Company bonus scheme

Access to 24/7 GP services

Enhanced pension contribution

Generous holiday policy

High street discounts

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of safety protocols and quality systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety initiatives and ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements.
• Drive quality excellence through adherence to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
• Deliver operational performance targets including OEE and reliability.

Skills

Leadership experience

Understanding of safety protocols

Quality systems knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Performance management experience

Commitment to personal development

Job description

Job Title: Shift Team Leader
Location: Leeds
Job Length: Permanent
Working Hours: 36.5

Working hours/shift pattern: 6 am - 6 pm / 6 pm - 6 am, Days and Nights, 4 Week Shift Pattern
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
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Generous holiday (inc bank holidays)
• 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

As a Shift Team Leader at our Leeds facility, you will be responsible for leading manufacturing operations with a focus on safety, quality, and performance excellence. This pivotal role requires exceptional leadership skills to inspire and develop teams while ensuring customer satisfaction and company compliance in a safe environment. You will be the driving force behind operational excellence, promoting professional behaviors and embodying Britvic's company values.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead safety initiatives with an 'audit-ready' philosophy, ensuring all team members adhere to Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements while meeting established KPIs and maintaining proper PPE standards
• Drive quality excellence through adherence to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and industry standards, ensuring products meet the highest quality levels through a 'Right First Time' approach
• Deliver operational performance targets including OEE, reliability, SKU attainment, and yield while supporting production planning to ensure on-time delivery of customer requirements
• Manage and develop a diverse team of 5-15 employees, conducting regular performance reviews, creating tailored development plans, and fostering an inclusive environment where individuals can realize their potential
• Effectively manage costs through efficient use of materials, consumables, and labor while identifying opportunities for waste reduction aligned with Britvic's planet targets
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives by identifying, defining, and solving complex operational challenges with a 'see it, own it, solve it' approach
• Ensure exceptional internal and external customer service to meet On Time In Full (OTIF) targets and site availability requirements

Experience and Key Attributes

• Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate teams
• Strong understanding of safety protocols, quality systems, and operational excellence methodologies
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in performance management, including setting objectives, conducting appraisals, and developing talent
• Ability to work a 12-hour per day, 24/6 annualized hours shift pattern as required by the business
• Commitment to continuous personal development and creating a culture of learning within the team

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.

Application Process:
We read applications continuously, and vacancies may be filled anytime, so please apply as early as possible.

We look forward to receiving your application.