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

At Britvic, we're on a journey to become the most dynamic, creative and trusted soft drinks company. As a Shift Team Leader, you will play a crucial role in leading and delivering site plans for plant, people, and processes during your shift. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure the optimum use of resources, ensuring the delivery of safety, quality, service, cost, and productivity objectives, while fostering an environment of high morale and engagement.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) environment as a team leader/shift manager or equivalent, with proven leadership skills.
• Commitment to driving safety improvements through team engagement and company HSE initiatives.
• Keen technical mindset with a desire to continuously improve people, processes, and machinery.
• Experience in driving lean manufacturing principles for cost-effectiveness and team engagement.
• Strong ability to work in a team, lead, work on own initiatives, and delegate to other functions.
• Clear communication skills at all levels, including the Leadership team.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, SAP, and WMS.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver the Site vision and strategic plan for your shift, supporting the achievement of the company vision.
• Deliver the Business Unit Safety, Quality, Cost (OEE and Waste), and Service targets for your team.
• Create a safety-first culture by establishing a safe working environment, safe working practices, and safety-conscious behaviors among your team.
• Ensure consistent quality standards by applying approved manufacturing and quality procedures.
• Ensure the team has a high level of engagement in reporting and resolving safety and GMDP concerns.
• Effective implementation of quality plans, standard operating procedures to deliver right first time and consumer complaint reduction.
• Support the Safety, AIB, and GMDP audit processes, including the closure of associated actions.
• Cost-effective labor utilization and flexing when required, and promote staff development to meet operational requirements.
• Forward planning of labor requirements for your shift, dependent on production plans, absence, and training/development work.

Education

A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is preferred.