Wells Brewery Bedford, United Kingdom Brewery On site
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.
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