Technical Brewer: Project Lead for Lean Improvement

Carlsberg Group; Northampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Product allowance – alcoholic & non‑al

Company bonus scheme

Life Assurance

Access to 24/7 GP services

Company pension contribution

Range of high street discounts

Job summary

Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company in Northampton is seeking a Technical Brewer (Project Management) for a full‑time, permanent role. You will oversee the technical side of brewing from grain to glass, drive continuous improvement, and support Production Teams to meet site and Group targets.

The role combines hands‑on brewing leadership with project management, including cost control, SOP development, and collaboration with QA, Procurement and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Experience applying PDCA, 5 Why, Ishikawa within production environments.
• Ability to coach and upskill Production Teams to embed improvements.
• Strong planning and organisational skills to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Own departmental targets, budgets and cost‑reduction initiatives.
• Develop SOPs and raise technical capability across Production Teams.
• Lead CI initiatives and troubleshoot to deliver measurable results.
• Collaborate with Quality, Operations and Procurement to meet standards.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Project management

Lean methods

Coaching

Education

IBD Diploma in Brewing

Master Brewer qualification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Automation/Process control systems

Job description

Carlsberg Marston’s Brewing Company in Northampton is seeking a Technical Brewer (Project Management) for a full‑time, permanent role. You will oversee the technical side of brewing from grain to glass, drive continuous improvement, and support Production Teams to meet site and Group targets.

The role combines hands‑on brewing leadership with project management, including cost control, SOP development, and collaboration with QA, Procurement and suppliers.