About this opportunity

Returnable Packaging Team Lead
Botcherby Plant, Carlisle - Bevcan Europe & Middle East
We have an opportunity for a Packaging Team Lead based at our Botcherby site located in Carlisle (UK) which is one of Crown’s biggest plants in Europe. This is an exciting time to join Crown; Planned ends volume for 2025 is currently 6 billion, we expect this to rise to over 8 billion with the planned investment and with 3 can lines installed as well; our capacity is in excess of 1.5 billion cans with the potential to grow further.

Key accountabilities will be:

• Confirm packaging receipts and support the meticulous collection of evidence (photos, system entry, confirmed quantities after sortation) using return systems to accurately document the condition and quantity of returned secondary packaging materials.
• Adhere to and enforce strict safety, hygiene, and traceability protocols to safeguard the quality of products and the integrity of the manufacturing environment.
• Promptly report any deviations from SOPs, potential risks of product contamination, or other significant issues for immediate investigation. 

The ideal candidate should have:

• Demonstratable leadership experience.
• Previous experience working in a warehouse or logistics role, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Demonstrated ability to follow detailed procedures and strict safety protocols.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills for maintaining accurate records.
• Physical ability to perform manual tasks, including lifting and moving secondary packaging items.
• The ability to work in a team and communicate effectively with supervisors, colleagues and other team members.
• Basic IT literacy and familiarisation with Microsoft office applications.

Preferred

• FLT Licence – Training offered
• Basic understanding of traceability systems in a manufacturing environment – Training offered

The Terms & Conditions of Employment are those associated with a large, progressive company and include competitive salary, non-contractual bonus scheme, contributory pension scheme, private healthcare and subsidised dental care.

If you think you have what it takes to succeed in the role, we want to hear from you:

Please apply through our website uploading your CV and a covering letter explaining why you wish to apply for the position of Packaging Team Lead and what you feel you could bring to the role.