Site Implementation Manager

Refresco Group; Liversedge; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Early Friday finish

28 days annual leave + holidays

Additional leave option to 31 days + B

Life assurance

24/7 virtual GP access

Eye-care vouchers

Employee referral bonuses

GroceryAid support services

Cheers platform discounts/wellbeing

Free onsite parking

Discounted products

Job summary

Refresco is seeking a Site Implementation Manager in West Yorkshire to drive the introduction of new products, packaging and processes into manufacturing. You will work across Operations, NPD, customers and suppliers to ensure launches meet quality and safety standards, with strong emphasis on project delivery and stakeholder collaboration.

The role requires experience in Technical, Quality, NPD or Manufacturing within food and beverage, with a proactive, organised mindset and a passion for

Qualifications

• Experience in a Technical, Quality, NPD or Manufacturing role in the food & beverage sector.
• Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple projects with cross-functional teams.
• Passion for food and drink, solutions-focused, and capable of driving positive change in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Role models Refresco values: agility, responsibility, passion, excellence and entrepreneurship.

Responsibilities

• Lead the successful introduction of new products, packaging, processes and customer launches into manufacturing, ensuring quality, food safety, legal and customer requirements are met.
• Act as the primary link between Operations, NPD, customers and suppliers to deliver launches efficiently and achieve agreed objectives.
• Coordinate and oversee product trials, process validations and packaging evaluations with clear success criteria and stakeholder engagement.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including value engineering, process optimisation and packaging/process changes.
• Conduct risk assessments and support HACCP reviews for new products, equipment, packaging and manufacturing processes to ensure robust controls.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure new and existing products can be produced efficiently meeting customer expectations.

Skills

Technical role

Quality systems

HACCP

Continuous improvement

NPD

Manufacturing

Job description

Site Implementation Manager

2026-09-29T00:00:00

West Yorkshire

West Yorkshire

GB

BD19 3SD

Any

2027-01-01T03:03:23.387

The Site Implementation Manager is ideal for someone who thrives on project management, problem-solving, and continuous improvement. You'll have the chance to drive operational excellence, make a tangible impact on site performance, and contribute to the successful delivery of products enjoyed by millions of consumers every day. In return, Refresco offers a supportive and collaborative culture, genuine opportunities for career development, and the chance to work for a business that continues to grow and invest in its people and facilities.

Benefits

• Annual bonus and regular pay reviews
• Early Friday finish to kick-start your weekend
• 28 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional leave, increasing your allowance to 31 days plus bank holidays
• Life assurance coverage
• 24/7 virtual GP access for you and your family
• Free eye-care vouchers and discounted glasses
• Employee referral scheme with bonuses for successful referrals
• GroceryAid support services offering financial, legal, wellbeing and practical guidance
• Cheers benefits platform providing discounts, free perks, and wellbeing tools
• Free onsite parking and discounted products

Key responsibilities of the role

• Lead the successful introduction of new products, packaging, processes, and customer launches into manufacturing, ensuring projects meet quality, food safety, legal, and customer requirements.
• Act as the key link between Operations, NPD, customers, and suppliers to deliver launches efficiently and achieve agreed technical and operational objectives.
• Coordinate and oversee product trials, process validations, and packaging evaluations, ensuring clear success criteria and engagement from operational teams.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including value engineering projects, process optimisation, and the implementation of packaging and process changes.
• Conduct risk assessments and support HACCP reviews for new products, equipment, packaging, and manufacturing processes, ensuring robust controls and compliance are in place.
• Work closely with manufacturing teams to ensure new and existing products can be produced efficiently, meeting customer expectations for quality, service, and performance.

The ideal candidate would have

• Experience within a Technical, Quality, NPD, or Manufacturing role in the food and beverage industry, along with a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, quality systems, HACCP, and continuous improvement.
• They will be an organised and proactive individual, capable of managing multiple projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and building strong stakeholder relationships.
• With a passion for food and drink, they will bring a solutions-focused approach and the confidence to drive positive change within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ultimately, we encourage everyone to role model our core values of agility, responsibility, passion, excellence, and entrepreneurship as we believe these are what has made Refresco successful so far.

Find out more about the Refresco Values here:

About Refresco

Refresco is the global independent beverage solutions provider for Global, National and Emerging brands, and retailers with production in Europe, North America, and Australia. Refresco offers an extensive range of product and packaging combinations from juices to carbonated soft drinks and mineral waters in carton, PET, Aseptic PET, cans, and glass. Refresco continuously searches for new and alternative ways to improve the quality of its products and packaging combinations in line with consumer and customer demand, environmental responsibilities, and market demand.

Refresco is headquartered in Rotterdam, the Netherlands and has more than 13,500 employees. www.refresco.com

Our drinks on every table. That's the Refresco vision. We're a global business and currently produce 12 billion litres of soft drinks from 64 manufacturing plants in 12 countries and we're only just getting started. We're the proud owners of six drinks manufacturing sites within the UK. Our UK business provides a great place to work for over 1,800 employees, who produce private label soft drinks and fruit juices for all the leading retailers. Whether it's packed in cartons, bottles or cans, we ensure that our products are made to the highest quality standards. Our products get where they need to be when they need to get there to meet the needs of our high-profile customers.

Refresco believes that equal opportunity for all is fundamental to our company's values and all our applicants can expect fairness and transparency in our recruitment process.