Shift Team Leader

Britvic; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Product allowance

Private medical

Life assurance

Bonus scheme

24/7 GP services

Enhanced pension contribution

Generous holiday

Discounts

Job summary

Britvic in Leeds is hiring a Shift Team Leader to oversee manufacturing operations with a strong emphasis on safety, quality and performance. You will lead a production team, drive continuous improvement and ensure customer satisfaction while complying with company standards.

The role requires hands-on leadership, experience in a fast-paced environment, and the ability to manage resources, KPI delivery (OEE, yield, waste) and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering and Quality teams.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety, Quality and Operational Excellence.
• Excellent problem-solving in fast-paced production.
• Experience in performance management and talent development.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a production team of 10–15.
• Demonstrate strong safety leadership, ensuring Health, Safety, Environmental and PPE standards are consistently met.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Health & Safety

Quality & GMP

Problem solving

Performance management

Team development

Continuous improvement

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 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 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, 24/6 annualised shift pattern as required by the business.
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.