Continuous Improvement Manager

Overview

Job Title:

Continuous Improvement Manager

Internal

Title:

(Excellence Manager)

Location:

Northampton

Job Length:
Permanent

Working Hours:

35

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

Carlsberg Britvic is the largest multi-beverage supplier in the UK and is home to some of the most iconic and popular beers & soft drinks, including Carlsberg Danish Pilsner, 1664, Poretti and Brooklyn to ale favourites such as Hobgoblin and Wainwright. For soft drinks, Carlsberg Britvic’s brands include J2O, Robinsons, Tango and London Essence along with the licence rights to the Pepsi portfolio in the UK including Pepsi MAX, 7UP, Lipton Iced Tea and Rockstar Energy.

With a strong national footprint, the Carlsberg Britvic business includes 6 production facilities and 16 logistics depot’s servicing customers up and down the UK. As these two historical businesses have come together, the one common goal remains, and that is ensuring our people succeed.

Join the team driving operational excellence across Carlsberg Britvic by leading the end-to-end implementation of the Carlsberg Excellence programme. You’ll coach, assess, and embed all nine pillars of the Excellence Journey, support strategic planning cycles, and lead focused improvement initiatives to eliminate losses and set lasting standards. This role plays a key part in benchmarking, capability building, and shaping organisational design to deliver world-class performance across brewery and supply chain operations.

• Lead and support the implementation of Carlsberg Excellence fundamentals and pillars across brewery operations.
• Develop and deliver tactical implementation plans aligned with site strategy, master plans, and performance targets.
• Ensure effective use of PMS structures, standard meetings, and reporting systems in line with group standards.
• Drive continuous improvement through Gemba Walks, Kaizen, and structured problem-solving with a Zero Loss mindset.
• Review and refine Carlsberg Excellence practices to improve cost, efficiency, and performance outcomes.
• Cascade and align KPI/KAI targets across end-to-end functions, supporting delivery through new ways of working.
• Act as a leadership role model, managing team development, performance appraisals, and capability building.
• Facilitate workshops, trainings, and monthly performance reviews to embed best practices and drive results.
• Ensure resource allocation, compliance with Excellence standards, and effective management of key initiatives.

• University degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain or a related production role.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a production environment, with at least 3 years in a management position.
• Proven success in leading change and implementing improvement programmes (Lean, TPM, Six Sigma) to meet performance targets.
• Strong strategic thinking, business acumen, and analytical skills with a focus on results and customer value.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, lead, and empower teams through change in fast-paced operational settings.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and facilitation skills across all organisational levels.
• Proficient in MS Office and experienced with business systems such as SAP, MES, and MRO.
• Deep understanding of end-to-end business processes and continuous improvement methodologies.

This is an exciting time to join our newly formed business – with their incredible individual history’s, innovation of products and some of the UK’s most iconic brands, Carlsberg Britvic strives to deliver the best service to our customers and consumers. We aim to make a difference, bringing together two diverse companies, our global reach enables opportunity, growth and a chance to work with some fantastic people.

We read applications continuously, and vacancies may be filled anytime, so please apply as early as possible.

We look forward to receiving your application.

This is an exciting time to join our newly formed business – with their incredible individual history’s, innovation of products and some of the UK’s most iconic brands, Carlsberg Britvic strives to deliver the best service to our customers and consumers. We aim to make a difference, bringing together two diverse companies, our global reach enables opportunity, growth and a chance to work with some fantastic people.