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Production Team Leader, 12 month FTC

Closing date –  13/07/2026

What you become part of:

Sidcup Operations plays a pivotal role within the CCEP network, producing around 50% of the GB SKU portfolio. The site offers a one stop shop to the GB Market with a range of packages that are single sourced from Sidcup, such as the wide portfolio range of small cans. Across their 7 manufacturing lines the site can produce 480,000 cans every hour, 96,000 PET bottles every hour and 48,000 Glass bottles. There are currently around 300 employees across Manufacturing, QESH and Engineering, experience here can lead to excellent career opportunities both in Sidcup and further afield across other GB sites and Pan-European locations.

Key Responsibilities 

Shift management of your area/team in every aspect (operational: productivity, yields and asset care; QESH, Labour: attendance, support and training)to ensure it delivers the output required within efficiency, quality, costs and CRS targets, through a high level of engagement

Assure a good transition in all aspects through the right communication with former and following Team Leaders

• Shift handover routines: receive and transfer all the information needed to run a smooth operations
• Labour attendance control at shift’s start. Labour planning changes communication
• Short Interval Control routines (SIC) to assure the operations are running on standard conditions and capture main on-going issues
• Support the team which is leading for daily reliefs and certain operational activities.
• Confirm the shift routines and activities are executed (CIL: Cleaning, Inspection, Lubrication; PDT: Planned Down Times; Quality controls; Safety observations) and action plans are generated and executed
• Fulfill the shifts and daily reports and Plant routines
• Data driven and Continuous Improvement analysis of Performance, Yields, Asset Care activities, Quality issues
• Management of the labour resources available within the Cell/Area to optimize the production output based on the scheduling plan
• With the support of the Technical Trainer(s), plan, prepare and execute the training and succession plans for the (regular) team of the shift.
• Finding the right balance between short-term (daily, weekly) & medium-term (monthly) focus and activities

What we are looking for:

People management of an operational unit, within a unionised environment. Operational management experience in a FMCG, large business including health & safety, raw materials/yield management, environmental and food factory quality standards

Functional Technical Skills

• Utilises data analysis and reporting to drive informed business decisions.
• Demonstrates expertise in operational excellence and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Applies strong knowledge of manufacturing processes to optimise performance.
• Drives efficiency, productivity and cost-effective operational outcomes.
• Maintains the highest standards of ethics, compliance and corporate governance.
• Champions a strong health, safety and environmental culture.
• Ensures consistent delivery of quality through robust assurance processes.

Behavioural Competencies

• Leads, motivates and develops high-performing teams.
• Builds effective relationships through collaboration and networking.
• Influences stakeholders at all levels to achieve business objectives.
• Applies analytical thinking to solve complex operational challenges.
• Demonstrates initiative, accountability and a proactive approach to delivering results.