Production Team Leader – East Kilbride
Permanent
Annualised Flex Conti Contract (42 hrs, 7‑day days & nights operation)
Structured career development + Annual performance related pay bonus and pay reviews + Share scheme + Competitive pension contributions + Range of flexible benefits and Corporate discounts, holiday buy/sell scheme and optional health care + Life assurance + Free parking + Free hot and cold drinks and subsidised canteen + Excellent parental benefits + Flexible working
What you become part of:
Our East Kilbride site produces around 32 million cases of drinks every year across four production lines — two glass and two PET. It is the only site in GB that produces our Appletiser range in glass, offering a unique operational environment and exposure to specialist production.
Today, the site operates with a team of around 220 employees, and continues to grow and evole.Experience gained here can lead to strong career progression opportunities both within East Kilbride and across our wider GB and Europacific network.
What to expect:
As a Production Team Leader, you will report to the Production Manager and lead a team of approximately 10–12 colleagues. You will ensure your team and production lines deliver the required output across performance, labour utilisation, quality, yield, and CRS targets. This is a highly visible role where leadership, data‑driven decision‑making, and operational rigour are key.
* Delivering daily production volumes on high‑efficiency lines
* Achieving planned downtime targets and reducing unplanned downtime events
* Working closely with QESH to strengthen Quality, Environment, Health and Safety standards
* Managing yield performance to meet budget targets for ingredients and packaging
* Embedding operational excellence through disciplined routines and strong use of data
* Leading your team in the delivery of the site maintenance strategy
* Achieving 100% compliance across maintenance schedules
* Maintaining exceptionally high standards of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)
* Leading, developing, and engaging your team through performance management
* Building future talent pipelines through development and coaching
* Fostering a strong safety culture and championing safe working practices
Skills & Essentials:
We’re looking for someone who brings:
* Proven leadership experience
* Strong decision‑making abilities in a fast‑paced environment
* Excellent communication and influencing skills
* A self‑starter mindset with a desire to learn and succeed
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively
* Knowledge of SAP (advantageous but not essential)
The closing date for applications is 16/04/26. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure you are considered for this role, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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