Shift Team Leader in Leeds

Location: Leeds, GB, LS13 4HT

Job Length: Permanent

Working Hours: 36.5

Shift Pattern: 6 am – 6 pm / 6 pm – 6 am, Days and Nights, 4‑Week Shift Pattern

Competitive Salary With Extensive Benefits:

• 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 (incl. bank holidays)
• Access to a range of high street discounts

About The Role

As a Shift Team Leader at our Leeds facility, you will be responsible for leading manufacturing operations with a focus on safety, quality, and performance excellence. This pivotal role requires exceptional leadership skills to inspire and develop teams while ensuring customer satisfaction and company compliance in a safe environment. You will be the driving force behind operational excellence, promoting professional behaviours and embodying Britvic’s company values.

Role Responsibilities:

• Lead safety initiatives with an 'audit-ready' philosophy, ensuring all team members adhere to Health, Safety and Environmental requirements while meeting established KPIs and maintaining proper PPE standards.
• Drive quality excellence through adherence to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and industry standards, ensuring products meet the highest quality levels through a 'Right First Time' approach.
• Deliver operational performance targets including OEE, reliability, SKU attainment, and yield while supporting production planning to ensure on‑time delivery of customer requirements.
• Manage and develop a diverse team of 5–15 employees, conducting regular performance reviews, creating tailored development plans, and fostering an inclusive environment where individuals can realise their potential.
• Effectively manage costs through efficient use of materials, consumables, and labour while identifying opportunities for waste reduction aligned with Britvic’s planet targets.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives by identifying, defining, and solving complex operational challenges with a 'see it, own it, solve it' approach.
• Ensure exceptional internal and external customer service to meet On Time In Full (OTIF) targets and site availability requirements.

Experience and Key Attributes:

• Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing environment with a demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate teams.
• Strong understanding of safety protocols, quality systems, and operational excellence methodologies.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience in performance management, including setting objectives, conducting appraisals, and developing talent.
• Ability to work a 12‑hour per day, 24/6 annualised hours shift pattern as required by the business.
• Commitment to continuous personal development and creating a culture of learning within the team.

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 let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process.

Application Process:

We read applications continuously and may fill vacancies at any time, so please apply as early as possible. We look forward to receiving your application.