Shift Team Leader

Working Hours: 39 hours per week (Monday to Thursday – 8 hour shift, Friday – 7 hour shift)

Benefits Include:

• Monthly product allowance – alcoholic & non-alcoholic options available
• Private Medical options
• Life Assurance
• Company bonus scheme
• Access to 24/7 GP services
• Generous holiday
• Subsidised hot food canteen
• Highly discounted on-site gym.

About the role:

As a Shift Team Leader at our Beckton site, you will lead your team to safely manufacture, package and distribute iconic brands including Pepsi, 7UP, Tango and R White's, ensuring delivery of production plans through the effective operation of people, equipment and processes. You will be accountable for safety, quality and performance within your area, while driving a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

We're looking for a strong people leader who can inspire, motivate and develop colleagues, creating a highly engaged team environment and leading by example to deliver outstanding results.

Role Responsibilities:

• Lead and promote a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with all Health, Safety and Environmental standards and maintaining an audit-ready operation.
• Drive exceptional quality standards through a Right First Time approach, ensuring GMP requirements and customer expectations are consistently met.
• Deliver production plans safely and efficiently, achieving KPIs across safety, quality, cost, delivery and people measures.
• Monitor and improve operational performance, including OEE, reliability, yield and SKU attainment, through data-driven decision making.
• Actively identify, investigate and resolve operational issues, promoting a "See it, Own it, Solve it" culture across the team.
• Drive continuous improvement and waste reduction initiatives, supporting sustainability objectives and delivering cost efficiencies.
• Lead daily performance communications, team briefings and Production Management System (PMS) meetings to ensure clear alignment and accountability.
• Effectively manage labour, materials and resources to maximise productivity while controlling operational costs.
• Build, coach and develop a high-performing team through clear objectives, regular feedback, succession planning and tailored development programmes.
• Manage performance, attendance and conduct in line with company policies, while recognising and rewarding success.
• Foster an inclusive, engaged and accountable team culture where colleagues are empowered to take ownership, develop their skills and achieve their full potential.

Experience and Key Attributes:

• Practical experience working within a fast-paced manufacturing, production or FMCG environment is desirable.
• Previous experience leading, coaching or developing teams, with the ability to motivate colleagues and drive high performance.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes, Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) requirements, and industry best practices.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic operational environment while maintaining focus on safety, quality and delivery.
• Experience using performance data and KPIs to identify opportunities, solve problems and deliver continuous improvement.
• Strong communication and organisation skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders and lead effective team briefings.
• Competent in the use of digital systems and Microsoft Office applications, with confidence using production, performance and training systems.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to take ownership, challenge standards and drive operational excellence.

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 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.