Britvic
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Job Title: Production Unit Manager
Location: Beckton, E6 6LF
Job Length: Permanent
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, working on a Monday to Friday basis.
Monthly product allowance – alcoholic & non-alcoholic options available
Private Medical options
Life Assurance
Company bonus scheme
Access to 24/7 GP services
Enhances pension contributions
Generous holiday
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 5 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 .
Manage one of our production units at Carlsberg Britvic as a Production Unit Manager, where you’ll shape performance, safety, and culture on site in Beckton. You’ll inspire and develop effective teams, lead continuous improvement, and deliver results across safety, quality, cost, and productivity using zero ‑ loss and lean principles. This is a fantastic opportunity for a n experienced manufacturing leader who wants real ownership, accountability , and the chance to shape outcomes on site within a business behind some of the UK’s most iconic brands.
Lead, coach and develop skilled production teams, embedding a strong 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.
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).
Our 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 of our colleagues, where diverse perspectives are welcomed, and inclusive practices are embedded in everything we do.
We are happy to support accessibility needs, to ensure a fair and equitable experience for all candidates, so please do let us know if you require any adjustments during the recruitment process.
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