Site Manager Tusker

Role Overview

The Site Manager leads the people, processes and assets behind production of beer, ready-to-drink beverages, non-alcoholic drinks, ciders and ready-to-serve brands. You will set the site’s operating direction and bring teams together to meet safety, quality, service, cost and sustainability goals while strengthening performance for the long term.

As the senior leader on site, you will build capability and engagement, improve manufacturing performance, and ensure equipment and investment plans support reliable production and business continuity.

Key Responsibilities

• Set site strategy and operating plans, translating business priorities into clear goals and accountable delivery.
• Lead compliance with food safety, product quality, health, safety and environmental requirements, fostering a culture that protects people, products and assets.
• Manage site performance across safety, quality, cost, service, overall equipment effectiveness, productivity, water, energy and waste.
• Lead and develop cross-functional teams through coaching, talent development, succession planning and employee engagement.
• Establish asset care and maintenance priorities to improve equipment reliability, availability, lifecycle performance and production continuity.
• Oversee capital investment, balancing growth opportunities with productivity, risk reduction and effective use of resources.
• Lead the site’s Manufacturing Excellence strategy, using continuous improvement to deliver operational gains and sustainable value.
• Engage stakeholders and manage performance to support innovation, growth initiatives and the site’s long-term success.

Requirements & Qualifications

• At least 10 years of broad manufacturing experience, including senior-level leadership in a manufacturing environment and responsibility for large teams.
• Demonstrated ability to lead operations and deliver results across safety, quality, cost, service and productivity measures.
• Strong financial and commercial understanding, including experience with budgets, productivity programmes and capital investment.
• Experience in people leadership, coaching, talent development and managing organisational change.
• Strong technical knowledge and familiarity with relevant manufacturing systems and industry standards.
• A degree in engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, science or another technical discipline is preferred.
• Professional qualifications such as Master Brewer, IBD, CMRP, WCM Asset Care Pillar Certification, Lean Six Sigma or PMP are preferred; equivalent credentials may also be relevant.
• An MBA is an advantage.