Packaging Assistant Manager

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Assistant Packaging Manager to join our Production team. This is a hands‑on leadership role where you’ll support the day‑to‑day management of our packaging operations, ensuring our lines run safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

• Overseeing the safe and efficient day‑to‑day operation of the packaging lines.
• Deputising for the Packaging Manager during shift handovers, daily production meetings and weekly planning meetings.
• Delivering the production schedule while maximising efficiency, quality, packaging yield and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Recording and reviewing production data, producing weekly and monthly packaging KPI reports and ensuring accurate reporting.
• Booking finished goods onto the ERP system and supporting month‑end production reconciliation.
• Championing health & safety, food safety and quality compliance across the department.
• Supporting the development, implementation and review of SOPs, Risk Assessments and departmental documentation.
• Coaching and developing colleagues through on‑the‑job training, shadowing and supporting training plans.
• Identifying training needs and supporting the ongoing development of the production team.
• Leading troubleshooting activities and escalating operational issues appropriately.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives and supporting production planning.
• Providing hands‑on operational support on the packaging lines when required.
• Fostering a positive, collaborative culture that reflects our values and drives high performance.

• At least one year's experience as a Production Team Leader or Supervisor within a manufacturing or production environment.
• A confident and hands‑on leader who enjoys coaching and developing others.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to make effective decisions in a fast‑paced production environment.
• Experience monitoring production performance, including OEE, packaging yield and quality metrics.
• Experience producing production reports and maintaining accurate operational records.
• A good understanding of health & safety, food safety and quality management systems.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• A proactive approach to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

• HACCP Level 2
• General Certificate in Packaging (desired)
• Counterbalance FLT Licence (desired)

You will work 40 hours a week, from Monday to Friday, on a shift pattern that alternates mainly between earlies and lates.

You will be expected to work occasional night shifts, and flexibility is important to meet production requirements.

• Earlies – 6:00 am to 2:30 pm
• Lates – 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm
• Nights – 10:00 pm to 6:30 am

• 30 % discount on food & drink within the managed estate & visitors centre.
• 50 % discount on accommodation within the managed estate.
• Fantastic training & career development opportunities.
• Pension Scheme – 4 % Employee and Employer (can increase to 5 % if required).
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Company bonus scheme.
• Westfield Health cash plan – Claim money back for Dental, Eye Care, Physio etc.
• Westfield Rewards – Shopping rewards.
• Free Parking.

St Austell Brewery is an Equal Opportunities employer. We encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We also welcome requests for flexible working.