Shift Team Leader

Carlsberg Britvic; Rugby; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly product allowance – alcoholic/

Private Medical options

Life Assurance

Company bonus scheme

Access to 24/7 GP services

Generous holiday

Discounts on high street

Job summary

Carlsberg Britvic is recruiting a Shift Team Leader for Rugby. You will report to the Production Unit Manager and drive the shift toward the site vision, safety, quality, and efficiency targets while leading a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires proven leadership in FMCG, with a focus on safety, continuous improvement and cost control. A strong track record in coaching, training and lean practices is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ FMCG experience with Lean manufacturing exposure.
• At least 2 years in a team leader or shift management role.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and safety-focused mindset.
• Strong communication and people-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the site vision and the shift's strategic plan aligned with company objectives.
• Achieve safety, quality, cost (OEE/Waste) and service targets for the team.
• Create a safety-first culture with safe practices and behaviours.
• Ensure quality standards by applying approved manufacturing and quality procedures.
• Plan and manage labour and training needs; drive lean improvements.
• Lead investigations, engage in audits, and promote continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Safety awareness

Lean manufacturing

People management

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

WMS

Job description

Permanent

42 hours per week, working on a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern. Rotating between days (7am to 7pm) and nights (7pm to 7am).

• Monthly product allowance – alcoholic & non-alcoholic options available


• Private Medical options


• Life Assurance


• Company bonus scheme


• Access to 24/7 GP services


• Generous holiday


• Access to a range of high street discounts

Date: 17 Aug 2026

Location: Rugby, GB, CV21 1HA

Shift Team Leader

Job Title: Shift Team Leader

Location: Rugby, CV21 1HA

Job Length: Permanent

Working Hours: Average of 42 hours per week, working on a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern. Rotating between days (7am to 7pm) and nights (7pm to 7am).

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


• Enhances pension contributions


• Generous holiday


• 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 the Dynamic, Multi-Beverage Powerhouse, we are united by a single, consistent goal: ensuring our people thrive.

About The Role

If you are interested in joining our journey, we are now recruiting for a Shift Team Leader. Reporting to the Production Unit Manager, this role will play a key part in our success journey, and you will have the opportunity to be involved in the following:

Role Responsibilities

• Deliver the Site vision and the strategic plan for the shift and support the achievement of the company vision.


• Deliver the Business Unit Safety, Quality, Cost (OEE and Waste) and Service targets for your team.


• Create a safety first culture by establishing a safe working environment, safe working practices and safety conscious behaviours amongst your team.


• Accountable for safety across your area; providing appropriate guidance, leadership, accountability and empowerment to your team to create a culture of Safety in this area.


• Ensure consistent quality standards by applying approved manufacturing and quality procedures.


• Ensure the team has a high level of engagement in reporting and resolving safety and GMDP concerns.


• Effective implementation of quality plans, standard operating procedures to deliver right first time and consumer complaint reduction


• Support the Safety, AIB and GMDP audit processes including the closure of associated actions


• Cost effective labour utilisation and flexing when required, and promote staff development to meet operational requirements


• Forward planning of labour requirements for your shift, dependent on production plans, absence and training/development work.


• Drive the training plan and ensure training records are up to date


• Effectively support communication strategies within the site.


• Ensure Business Unit performance is driven from a people, process and machine point of view on a daily basis e.g. Short Internal Control (SIC) and people reviews


• Responsibility for the resourcing budget control.


• Drive lean manufacturing principles that ensure efficient, cost effective operations across the plant


• Lead Zero Loss activity with your shift team


• Adherence to process capability to provide product consistency.

Experience And Key Attributes

• Essential: Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) environment including a minimum of 2 years as a team leader/shift manager or equivalent with proven leadership skills.


• Safety: Appetite to drive safety improvements through team engagement and company HSE initiatives.


• People: At Carlsberg Britvic, we care deeply about our brands, our role in society and our impact on the planet. But, above all, it’s the happiness and health of our people that always comes first.


• As a Shift Team Leader – your role would entail everything from Reward and Recognition, regular 121 reviews with your team including development and training plans, to being the lead in investigations.


• Line Performance/Area Performance: Keen technical mindset with a desire to continuously improve people, process and machine.


• Lean: Experience of driving lean manufacturing principles for both cost effectiveness and team engagement. Strong ability to work in a team, whilst being able to lead, work on own initiatives and delegate to other functions. Clear communication to all levels including to Leadership team.


• Strong computer skills incl. Microsoft Office, SAP and WMS

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.