Site Operations Director

Frontpage; Leeds; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company is seeking a Site Operations Director in Leeds. This pivotal role involves overseeing safe and efficient site operations while driving team development and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have extensive leadership experience in manufacturing, demonstrated success in budget management, and a strong background in Lean methodologies. Competitive salary and extensive benefits including a product allowance, medical options, and a company bonus scheme are offered.

Benefits

Monthly product allowance

Private Medical options

Life Assurance

Company bonus scheme

Access to 24/7 GP services

Enhanced pension contribution

Generous holiday including bank holidays

Access to high street discounts

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience within manufacturing, FMCG or a relevant industry.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and develop teams.
• Proven success in applying Lean and Carlsberg Excellence methodologies.
• Track record of building collaboration and fostering a one‑team culture.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safe, compliant, and efficient site operations.
• Develop managers and technicians, embedding global standards.
• Drive continuous improvement through Carlsberg Excellence methodologies.
• Ensure key operational KPIs are clearly understood and managed.

Skills

Employee Relations

Employee Evaluation

Management Experience

Profit & Loss

Conflict Management

Operations Management

Project Management

Budgeting

Leadership Experience

Supervising Experience

Leadership Management

Financial Planning

Job description

Job Title: Site Operations Director

Location: Leeds

Job Length: Permanent

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
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Generous holiday (incl. bank holidays)
• Access to a range of high street discounts

Application Closing Date: Friday 1 9th December

About the role

This is a pivotal leadership opportunity at Carlsberg Britvic where you’ll oversee safe, compliant and efficient site operations from raw material receipt through to finished goods handover. You’ll be responsible for developing managers and technicians embedding global standards and driving continuous improvement through Carlsberg Excellence methodologies. As part of the senior management team you’ll help shape country strategy, deliver performance and sustainability targets and ensure product quality meets group standards. With full accountability for end‑to‑end site operations within agreed budgets this role offers the chance to make a lasting impact on people, performance and the future success of Carlsberg Britvic.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead with vision and purpose, motivating teams to uphold the highest standards of safety, quality and performance.
• Drive people development and succession planning, aligning workforce planning with demand and seasonality while managing headcount budgets.
• Apply Lean and Excellence methodologies to resolve performance gaps and lead site strategy development in collaboration with supply chain and country management teams.
• Ensure key operational KPIs (OEE, RFT, losses, utilities, sensory scores, accident rates) are clearly understood and effectively managed.
• Ensure compliance with Group and local HR processes, organisational structures and agreements.
• Oversee performance management processes, ensuring appraisals and development plans are delivered to group standards.
• Guarantee adherence to standardised meeting structures, reporting systems and Carlsberg production standards through active process confirmation.
• Define and manage site financial budgets (OPEX and CAPEX) with accountability and rigour.
• Establish and monitor site KPIs, ensuring alignment with group priorities and promoting best practice sharing across sites and counterparts.
• Uphold compliance with Group standards while supporting production initiatives such as value engineering, new product development and capital projects.

Experience and Key Attributes

• Extensive leadership experience within manufacturing, FMCG or a relevant industry.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, develop teams and deliver measurable performance improvements.
• Proven success in applying Lean and Carlsberg Excellence methodologies to drive continuous improvement.
• Track record of building collaboration and fostering a one‑team culture across functions and stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to listen actively, influence constructively and inspire others.
• Experience in talent development, coaching and succession planning aligned to organisational goals.
• Skilled in setting clear ambitious objectives and ensuring delivery through effective planning and execution.

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 status. We actively seek to create a safe and inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are welcomed and inclusive practices are embedded in everything we do. We support accessibility needs to ensure a fair and equitable experience for all candidates – please let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process.

Application Process

Applications will be reviewed by Nigel Paine (VP Production) & Brad Macritchie (Talent Acquisition Manager). Please reach out for any further questions. The interview process will combine face‑to‑face competency and behavioural questions along with behavioural testing.

This is an exciting time to join our newly formed business with the innovation and history behind UK’s most iconic brands. Carlsberg Britvic strives to deliver the best service to our customers and consumers, and we aim to make a difference by bringing together diverse companies, enabling growth opportunities and a chance to work with fantastic people.

Key Skills

• Employee Relations
• Employee Evaluation
• Management Experience
• Profit & Loss
• Conflict Management
• Operations Management
• Project Management
• Budgeting
• Leadership Experience
• Supervising Experience
• Leadership Management
• Financial Planning

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Vacancy: 1