Brewery Team Leader

Cezanne HR; Bedford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based brewery is seeking a dynamic Brewery Shift Team Leader. The ideal candidate will maintain a safe working environment, oversee shift operations, and lead a team to meet production goals. Responsibilities include training, quality control, and adhering to safety protocols. This role promises a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Private medical health care

Life assurance

30% off dining and retail discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a leadership role within a brewery or manufacturing setting.
• Strong understanding of safety protocols, quality control, and production processes.
• Ability to motivate and inspire a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day activities and maintain a safe working environment.
• Train, develop, and empower the team.
• Manage daily activities based on production plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Quality control knowledge

Safety protocol understanding

Education

Multi-skilled operator experience

IBD or Lean Manufacturing credentials

Tools

FLT Certificate

Job description

Brewpoint Brewery Bedford, United Kingdom Brewery On site

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Company Description

Brewpoint! We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Brewery Shift Team Leader responsible for maintaining a safe and efficient working environment, overseeing day-to-day activities of their shift, and leading a team to achieve production goals. The Brewery Team Leader will play a crucial role in implementing safety protocols, ensuring adequate training for all team members, effective quality control and fostering a culture of solving problems, continuous improvement, and customer consciousness.

Position

• Train, develop & empower team, working towards a fully cross-trained department
• Conduct monthly one to ones, enhancing confidence, product knowledge, and communication.
• Design Team Rotas, manage TOIL and holiday requests. Cover production where needed.
• Manage daily activities based on the weekly production plan and available resources, ensuring production KPI's are achieved.
• Be the first point of contact for breakdowns, non-conformances & health & safety concerns.
• Delegate standard work and 5S tasks to team members and conduct Monthly 5S Audits.
• Lead Daily Tier 1 production meetings and handover meetings with Lead Brewer support.
• Maintain a safe environment for all team members and customers.
• Ensure daily Health & Safety GEMBA walks are complete in Alert65.
• Ensure understanding and adherence to Brewery HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points)
• Implement and monitor QC/QA processes to maintain high-quality standards throughout the brewery.
• Support daily cellar reviews and actions as required.
• Ensure accurate weekly stock counts and availability of materials for future production.
• Management of all yard activities, ensuring goods in/out procedure is followed.
• Update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) annually or as required due to process changes.
• Instil a customer-conscious mentality within the production team, ensuring environmental cleaning is always in order.
• Support the Brewery Engineer with breakdowns and Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPMs).
• Support Lead Brewer with Continuous Improvement projects.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a leadership role within a brewery or manufacturing setting or two years’ experience as a multi-skilled operator inhouse.
• Strong understanding of safety protocols, quality control, and production processes.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Problem-solving attitude and ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Knowledge of 5S principles and Standard Work procedures.
• Working towards IBD or Lean Manufacturing credentials.
• Holder of an FLT Certificate.
• Ability to manage and delegate tasks effectively.
• Familiarity with inventory management and stock control.

Other information

What’s in it for you?

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Private medical health care
• Life assurance
• 30% off dining and retail discounts

Not only do we have a passion for our beer brands, but also for our people. At Wells, you will not be a small cog in a big wheel, but a valued part of the team where you will make a difference every day.