Brewing Team Leader - Wells & Co & Brewpoint - Bedford

Brewpoint! We are seeking a passionate experienced Brewer as our 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.

As Brewery Team Leader you 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.,

• 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.


• 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 Head Brewer with Continuous Improvement projects.
  
  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.
  
  28 - 32k sub to exp


• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays


• Private medical health care


• Group personal pension plan


• 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.