Production Unit Manager

Working Hours
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Benefits

Monthly product allowance – alcoholic & non‐alcoholic options available

Private Medical options

Life Assurance

Company bonus scheme

Access to 24/7 GP services

Generous holiday

Access to a range of high street discounts

About Carlsberg Britvic
Carlsberg Britvic is the largest multi‑beverage supplier in the UK and is home to some of the most iconic and popular beers and soft drinks, including Carlsberg Danish Pilsner, 1664, Poretti and Brooklyn, as well as the licence rights to the Pepsi portfolio in the UK including Pepsi MAX, 7UP, Lipton Iced Tea and Rockstar Energy.

About the role
Manage one of our production units at Carlsberg Britvic as a Production Unit Manager in Leeds. Shape performance, safety, and culture on site, inspire and develop teams, lead continuous improvement and deliver results across safety, quality, cost and productivity using zero‑loss and lean principles.

Role Responsibilities

Lead, coach and develop skilled production teams, embedding a safety‑first and inclusive culture.

Deliver Safety, Quality, Service, Cost and Productivity targets across the production unit.

Lead Health & Safety excellence, driving proactive risk reduction and safe working behaviours.

Manage operational performance across OEE, waste reduction, throughput and cost control.

Implement zero‑loss manufacturing principles and lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Own planned and preventative maintenance activities to maximise asset reliability and performance.

Lead structured problem‑solving and root cause analysis to deliver sustainable solutions.

Manage area budgets, resources and workforce planning to meet operational demand.

Champion Growth Culture Principles and Semper Ardens, fostering engagement and empowerment.

Experience and Key Attributes

Demonstrated experience leading teams within a manufacturing or production environment.

Consistent delivery of operational KPIs across safety, quality, cost and performance.

Experience applying continuous improvement and zero‑loss / lean manufacturing principles.

Experienced manager skilled at coaching and developing staff at every level.

Demonstrates solid problem‑solving abilities and experience using data to inform decisions.

Desired – Relevant qualification at Level 5 in Management, Engineering, Manufacturing or equivalent experience.

Desired – IOSH, NEBOSH, IEMA or HACCP qualification (or willingness to achieve).

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 colleagues, where diverse perspectives are welcomed and inclusive practices are embedded in everything we do.

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