Head of Packaging in Tadcaster

Role Summary

We\\u2019re looking for a Packaging Manager to lead and optimise our packaging function across Can, Keg, PET and Bottling. In this role, you\\u2019ll create a high-performance culture, empowering teams to deliver against safety, quality, cost, and service targets while driving continuous improvement through TPM and best‑in‑class manufacturing practices. This is a key leadership position where your decisions will shape the efficiency, quality, and innovation of our packaging operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire your team to meet targets for volume, quality, cost, and service.
• Champion safety and compliance, ensuring the highest standards of health, safety, and hygiene across the department.
• Drive continuous improvement through TPM Next, using performance data and insights to identify opportunities and deliver sustainable gains.
• Standardise processes and enhance equipment capability, working collaboratively with OEMs and aligning Autonomous and Preventative Maintenance strategies.
• Develop and upskill teams to create a safe, capable, and flexible workforce ready to respond to changing business and consumer needs.
• Foster high performance and engagement through effective coaching, communication, and development planning.
• Champion innovation and best practices, supporting the brewery\\u2019s vision and strategic goals.
• Play an active leadership role on site, influencing beyond your department and driving collaboration.

Benefits & Perks

• Double matched pension contributions (up to 10\\%).
• 35 days holiday (with the opportunity to buy/sell).
• A monthly case of our delicious ciders and beers.
• Exciting opportunities to develop your career.
• Opportunities to get involved with colleague networks promoting diversity and inclusion.
• Salary: Circa £92,500 depending on experience + annual performance bonus + flexible benefits (15\\% of base salary can be taken as cash, benefits, or a mix of both) plus full benefits listed below.

Qualifications

• Proven experience (5+ years) in high-speed packaging or beverage manufacturing, ideally in a fast-paced FMCG environment.
• A deep technical understanding of packaging operations (Can, Keg, PET, Bottling) and emerging packaging technologies.
• Demonstrated success in leading and motivating teams, building a high-performance culture, and driving engagement.
• Strong change management experience, with the ability to lead transformation and embed continuous improvement.
• Expertise in operational excellence tools and methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, WCOM).
• Strong analytical and commercial acumen, capable of using data to drive performance improvements and make informed decisions.
• A passion for safety, quality, and sustainability, ensuring standards are never compromised.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills to engage stakeholders at all levels, from shop floor teams to senior leadership.
• Degree level education or equivalent (IBD Packaging qualification preferred).

About the Company

As the nation\\u2019s leading pub, cider and beer company and the name behind a host of brilliant brands, we are looking for equally brilliant people to help us on our journey to building a better future. We support colleagues on this journey with development opportunities and unique experiences to help them reach their full potential.

Application

We are looking for a proactive, results-driven leader with a strong technical foundation, experience in maintenance and a passion for people development. You\\u2019ll need to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on leadership, creating an environment where your team feels empowered, engaged, and equipped to deliver at pace. If you like what you\\u2019ve read and want to explore this opportunity further, please apply before the closing date listed at the top of the advert. We may close vacancies early if we receive significant numbers of applications, so don\\u2019t delay! If you need any adjustments made to support your application— for example, if you require information in different formats, or if you have any accessibility issues— we\\u2019re more than happy to review our processes. Please feel free to get in touch with us at recruitment@heineken.co.uk.

If you\\u2019re passionate about operational excellence, people leadership, and delivering outstanding quality, apply now and shape the future of packaging with us.