Shift Leader (Packaging)
Function: Supply Chain - Packaging
Contract: Permanent
Shift pattern: Days based, Monday – Friday (07:30 – 15:30)
As the UK’s leading beer, cider and pub business, we’re home to some of, and a leading player in the international drinks industry.
Were 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 Shift Manager, you’ll report into the Line Leader of the area and play a central role in ensuring our colleagues on the production line continue to exude brilliance in every task they endeavour. 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.
Maintain a safe and effective workforce through strong wellbeing and attendance management.
Achieve product, process, and first-time-right quality standards through effective quality control, audits, and adherence to the Quality Management System.
Drive high performance through clear communication, performance management, and ongoing development of team capability.
Deliver operational, quality, and reliability KPIs while ensuring strong cost control.
Lead TPM activity, including Autonomous Maintenance and loss reduction, to secure sustained performance.
Use data analysis to identify trends, set priorities, and deliver targeted improvements.
Lead controlled Management of Change to minimise safety, quality, and reliability risks.
Strengthen internal and external collaboration, including effective stakeholder and supplier management, to support continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Helping millions of consumers enjoy our beers and ciders is a real team effort. 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.
Packaging and FMCG exposure: Previous experience working in a fast paced environment or automated packaging line within Supply Chain, will help you succeed and empower those around you.
People Management Skills: Educational achievements: although not mandatory, having a theoretical understanding of Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing principles through a bachelor’s degree or diploma packaging, food sciences will supplement your practical exposure and application to get the job done!
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.
We’re pioneering in low and no alcohol products, continuing to wow the world with creative marketing campaigns, investing into pubs and for people and the planet.
Were 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. And for our managers and leaders, our LEAD talent programme provides the tools and guidance to inspire drive long-term success.
Annual bonus
Double-matched pension (up to 10%)
32 days’ holiday, plus three listed public holidays (Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and New Years Day – if any of these fall on a weekend, youll get the following weekday off instead)
Life assurance (subject to policy terms)
Optional Private Medical Insurance – comprehensive cover for you and your family
Free ciders and beers (including low and zero alcohol options)
Retail discounts
Wellbeing support, including Mental health champions, free Counselling, access to Colleague Networks.
Option to join our Colleague Networks to connect, share and build inclusion
…We’re committed to finding great talent who can grow with us—no matter who you are or where you’re from.