Site Operations Director

Carlsberg Britvic; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company in Leeds is seeking a Site Operations Leader to oversee safe and efficient operations. You will be responsible for developing teams, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The ideal candidate has extensive leadership experience in manufacturing or FMCG, with a proven track record in continuous improvement methodologies. This role offers a competitive salary and various benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Monthly product allowance

Private Medical options

Life Assurance

Company bonus scheme

Access to 24/7 GP services

Enhanced pension contribution

Generous holiday

Access to high street discounts

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience within manufacturing or FMCG.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and develop teams.
• Proven success in applying Lean methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site operations and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Drive people development and align workforce planning with demand.
• Manage site financial budgets with accountability.

Skills

Leadership experience

Budget management

Continuous improvement methodologies

Team collaboration

Strong communication skills

Talent development

Job description

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.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 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 (inc bank holidays)
• Access to a range of high street discounts