Site Implementation Manager

Refresco; Ripon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus and regular pay reviews

Early Friday finish

28 days annual leave + bank holidays

Option to purchase additional leave

Life assurance

24/7 virtual GP access

Eye-care vouchers

Employee referral scheme

GroceryAid support

Cheers benefits platform

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Refresco is seeking a Site Implementation Manager at Pontefract, UK to lead the introduction of new products, packaging and processes into manufacturing, ensuring quality, food safety and customer requirements are met. You will coordinate with Operations, NPD, customers and suppliers to deliver launches efficiently, driving continuous improvement and engagement from teams.

A proactive, organized leader is essential for success in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Technical, Quality, NPD or Manufacturing in food & beverage industries.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of quality systems, HACCP and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead introduction of new products, packaging, and processes into manufacturing to meet quality, food safety, and customer requirements.
• Act as the link between Operations, NPD, customers and suppliers to deliver launches efficiently.
• Coordinate product trials, process validations, and packaging evaluations with clear success criteria.

Skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Continuous improvement

Stakeholder management

NPD collaboration

Job description

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.

Site Implementation Manager

Permanent

Refresco - Pontefract

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

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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:https://www.refresco.co.uk/uk/about/our-values

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 allis fundamental to our company's values and all our applicants can expect fairness and transparency in our recruitment process.