Shift Team Leader

Britvic plc; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Product allowance

Private medical

Life assurance

Company bonus

24/7 GP services

Enhanced pension

Generous holiday

Discounts

Job summary

Carlsberg Britvic is seeking a Shift Team Leader at Leeds to oversee manufacturing operations with a strong focus on safety, quality and performance excellence. You will lead a production team of approximately 10–15 people and drive the production plan to meet KPI targets.

The role requires exceptional leadership, a proactive problem-solving approach and a commitment to continuous improvement within a 12-hour shift pattern (6 am–6 pm and 6 pm–6 am), days and nights, 4-week cycle.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety and GMP standards.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and manage performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a production team of 10–15 employees.
• Ensure safety, health, environment and PPE standards are met.
• Plan resources to deliver production and meet KPIs (OEE, yield, waste).
• Identify and resolve operational issues with a proactive approach.
• Manage team performance, attendance and training with clear objectives.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Quality teams to improve performance.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste and costs.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

GMP awareness

Team development

Problem solving

Job description

Job Title: Shift Team Leader
Location: Leeds
Job Length: Permanent
Working Hours: 36.5
Working hours/shift pattern: 12 hrs shift, 6 am - 6 pm and 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 AssuranceCompany bonus schemeAccess 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 behaviours and embodying Carlsberg Britvic Growth Culture Principals.

Role Responsibilities:

• Lead, motivate and develop a production team of approximately 10-15 employees.
• Demonstrate strong safety leadership, ensuring Health, Safety, Environmental and PPE standards are consistently met.
• Ensure Quality and GMP standards are maintained, promoting a Right First Time approach.Plan and coordinate resources to deliver the production plan and achieve key operational KPIs, including OEE, reliability, yield and waste.
• Identify and resolve operational issues, promoting a “see it, own it, solve it” approach and supporting Continuous Improvement.
• Manage team performance, attendance, training and development, including regular 1:1s and clear objectives.
• Work closely with Engineering, Quality and other support teams to resolve issues and improve performance.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste, manage costs and improve operational efficiency.

Experience and Key Attributes

• Proven leadership experience within a manufacturing environment, with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety, Quality and Operational Excellence.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve issues in a fast-paced production environment.Experience in performance management, including setting objectives, conducting appraisals and developing talent.
• Ability to work a 12-hour shifts
• Commitment to continuous improvement and development, both personally and across 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.

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.