Spirit Preparation Team Leader

12 months Fixed Term

Job Title - Spirit Preparation Team Leader

Salary - £45,000 per year

Role Purpose

Reporting to the Spirit Preparation Manager, the Spirit Preparation Shift Lead is responsible for supporting the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the bulk spirits department. The role focuses on operational performance, team leadership, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

· Deliver departmental KPIs while ensuring operational accuracy and consistency.

· Lead, coach, and develop the operational team.

· Provide technical oversight of spirit handling and preparation processes.

· Ensure product quality and process compliance standards are maintained.

· Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance performance and efficiency.

· Act as the escalation point for DRAMS and SAP-related issues.

· Promote a strong Safety First culture and ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.

Essential Experience & Skills

· Experience in a manufacturing, production, or processing environment.

· Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.

· Knowledge of quality, safety, and operational compliance standards.

· Experience using SAP or similar ERP systems.

· Strong problem-solving, communication, and organisational skills.

· Continuous improvement mindset.

Working Pattern

· Primarily day shift based.

· Flexibility required to support alternative shift patterns when business needs require.

Salary & Benefits

· £45,000 per annum

· Annual bonus up to 7%

· Salary sacrifice pension scheme

· Group Income Protection

· Private Medical Insurance (single cover, with family upgrade option)

· Quarterly product allowance

· Life Assurance (4x annual salary, with potential additional cover through pension scheme)

· Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 helpline)

· Company sick pay up to 6 months (following probation)

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