Production Shift Leader; Packaging

Production Shift Leader

Function: Supply Chain - Packaging

Location: Manchester

Salary: up to £43,000 p/a dependant on experience with £ 9,373 shift allowance & amazing benefits such as:

• Annual bonus
• Double-matched pension (up to 10%)
• Annual Leave equivalent to 259 hours (inclusive of public holidays)
• Life assurance

And plenty more below!

Contract: Permanent

Shift pattern: 4 On (2 days & 2 Nights) 4 Off

Latest Closing date: 10th March 2026.

Please note
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We may close vacancies early where we receive a high number of applications, so don’t delay!

As the UK’s leading beer, cider and pub business, we’re home to some of the world’s best-loved beers and ciders, and a leading player in the international drinks industry. We're the name behind a host of brilliant brands, from Inch’s to Birra Moretti and many more. And with around 2,400 pubs to our name in the UK, our Star Pubs business is all about putting pubs at the centre of community life.

But we’re more than just great beers and ciders – we’re a place where passion meets purpose, careers are crafted as carefully as our brews, and enjoyment of life is part of the job.

As the Production Shift Leader, you’ll play a central role in ensuring our colleagues on the production line continue to exude brilliance in every task they endeavour and encounter. With experience in managing people, you’ll engage with your teams to ensure that every colleague feels supported in their own professional and personal development, whilst also fostering collaboration with your peers for a functional & operating site;

in adherence to our Total Productive Management (TPM) principles as a guiding framework.

• Champion behavioural safety, hazard identification, and resolution to ensure safe working practices and achieve site safety targets.
• Manage occupational health, wellbeing, and attendance to maintain a safe and effective workforce.
• Drive high performance through effective communication, performance management, and regular development reviews.
• Deliver departmental KPI targets to ensure optimum operational results.
• Strengthen collaboration with TPM stakeholders and ensure correct application of TPM principles.
• Lead and promote participation in Autonomous Maintenance and loss reduction activities to sustain performance.
• Develop team capability through structured training and assessment programmes.

Helping millions of consumers enjoy our beers and ciders is a real team effort. As a Supply Chain colleague, you’ll be part of the biggest function in HEINEKEN UK! From barley to bar, our Supply Chain produces high-quality beers and ciders, prioritising safety, sustainability and innovation to keep our operations running smoothly. You’ll be based within the broader packaging team, focused on keeping our bottling, canning and other lines running smoothly and efficiently.

Your role contributes to ensuring machinery is reliable, well-maintained and safe, while also anticipating future needs and driving fresh, innovative improvements to increase the site’s overall output.

We’re seeking a proactive leader who can inspire and motivate others to achieve exceptional results. The ideal candidate will have:

• Packaging and FMCG exposure:
  Previous experience working in a fast-paced environment will help you succeed and empower those around you.
• TPM Know-How: A solid understanding of Total Productive Maintenance principles.
• People Management
  
  Skills:
  
  A proven track record of leading teams with a supportive, engaging leadership style.
• Laser-Focused on Safety:
  An solid commitment to health and safety with exceptional attention to detail.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment and know how to bring out the best in your team, this is your chance to make an impact!

We're all about brewing the Joy of True Togetherness, and that starts with our people. We believe in bringing everyone together, making sure you feel supported, valued, and included from day one – because every one of our colleagues has a role to play in shaping the future of beer, cider, pubs and beyond. It’s a brilliant time to join us.

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