Shift Leader; Brewing

Function

Supply Chain - Brewing

Tadcaster

up to £42,000 p/a with shift allowance of £9,206 & benefits listed below.

Permanent

Panama

6th March 2026

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 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 Shift Leader, reporting to the Brewing Manager, you’ll play a key role in leading production line performance and team effectiveness. You’ll also support and develop colleagues, ensuring they feel engaged, capable, and confident in their roles, all while working collaboratively with your peers to maintain a safe, efficient, and high-performing operation aligned to Total Productive Management (TPM) principles.

• Lead shift brewing operations to achieve KPIs, performance, and financial targets.
• Champion safety, behavioural standards, and occupational health to support a Zero Accident Culture.
• Maintain high quality standards through effective assurance, control, and team capability.
• Drive clear communication, Daily Control System routines, and effective shift handovers.
• Collaborate with TPM stakeholders and lead Autonomous Maintenance and loss-reduction activities.
• Minimise material and product losses while ensuring accurate stock management.
• Strengthen performance through coaching, training, and development planning.
• Build a positive, high-performance team culture aligned with Heineken supply chain priorities.

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 part of the wider brewing team, focused on producing our well-loved brands through consistent, well-established processes and ways of working.

The role supports high-performing teams to deliver excellent brewing standards while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and innovation across production.

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

• Strong experience in Brewing and FMCG exposure is essential.
• TPM / Continuous Improvement Know-How: proven experience of Total Productive Maintenance principles or CI through use of methodologies such as 5ys, Ishikawa, Lean six sigma or similar.
• People Management
  
  Skills:
  
  A proven track record of leading teams with a supportive, engaging leadership style to drive high consistent performance.
• Laser-Focused on Safety: A solid commitment to health and safety with exceptional attention to detail with IOSH certificate as a minimum.
• Bachelor’s or Diploma in Chemistry, Brewing, Food Sciences or similar is mandatory.

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.

We’re pioneering in low and no alcohol products, continuing to wow the world with creative marketing campaigns, investing into pubs and… We're a place where you can build a meaningful career, with plenty of opportunities for continuous learning and development. For those just starting out or looking for a change, our apprenticeships let you earn valuable qualifications while you work.

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