Shift Team Leader

At Britvic, we make, market, and sell great-tasting soft drinks, offering refreshments to billions of consumers worldwide. We're constantly refreshing and reimagining our business, ensuring it's innovative and evolving while staying true to our vision – to be the most dynamic soft drinks company, creating a better tomorrow. We've been home to iconic brands for over 100 years, and our relevance is anchored in an authentic heritage. Delivering our vision is down to the passion of our people, and we create conditions for everyone to thrive and grow. From our international supply chain and network of partners, we export to over 100 countries, offering opportunities for our people and businesses to grow.
 

Job Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and driven Shift Team Leader to join our Food & Beverages team at Britvic. In this role, you will be responsible for leading a team of 5-15 employees, ensuring safety, quality, and performance excellence across our manufacturing operations. You will inspire and motivate your team, promoting Britvic's values of care, courage, collaboration, pace, and ownership.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate exceptional leadership, fostering a high-performing, engaged workforce through professional conduct and leading by example.
• Ensure adherence to safety standards, environmental requirements, and industry best practices, promoting an 'audit-ready' mindset and challenging unsafe behaviors.
• Maintain product quality through a 'Right First Time' approach, meeting all quality targets and ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and industry standards.
• Support operational planning, delivery of the production plan, and effective communication across teams.
• Manage costs effectively, driving down expenses through efficient resource utilization, waste reduction strategies, and effective labor management.
• Provide adequate supervision, allocate resources effectively, and manage performance, absence, and conduct issues in line with Britvic HR policies.
• Foster a diverse and inclusive working environment, enabling individuals to realize their potential through tailored development plans, training, and regular feedback.

Requirements

• Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex operational and management issues.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, with a 'can-do' approach and a drive for exceptional customer service.

Education

A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field is required.

Certifications

• Relevant industry certifications or qualifications are preferred.
• Formal training in leadership, operations management, or continuous improvement methodologies is an advantage.