Team Lead - Velo

Job description

BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World. To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together! Pakistan Tobacco Company has an exciting opportunity for a Team Lead - VELO in Jhelum, Pakistan Your key responsibilities will include: Ensure safe operations, compliance with EHS standards, risk controls, and proactive elimination of unsafe conditions.

Deliver product consistently within specification, ensuring adherence to QMS, process controls, hygiene, and quality standards. Own shift performance across OEE, MTBF, efficiency, downtime, and plan attainment, ensuring losses are identified and addressed. Controlling blend waste, material losses, and operational waste, driving actions that improve conversion cost and efficiency. Lead, mentor, and engage EOs/technicians, ensuring clear accountability, capability development, and effective deployment of resources.

Drive effective DDS/shift reviews, performance tracking, handling of customer concerns, and closure of operational issues. Lead structured problem-solving and improvement initiatives to reduce losses and establish balanced standards. Deliver the production plan while responding effectively to SKU complexity, NPI requirements, and changing market priorities. Ensure adherence to SOPs, inventory/material controls, documentation, and applicable manufacturing requirements.

Work closely with Quality, Engineering, Planning, Warehouse and other support functions to remove constraints and deliver factory priorities. What are we looking for?

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or Computer Science 1–2 years of experience in an FMCG manufacturing environment preferred; fresh graduates are also encouraged to apply
• Strong people leadership and team-management capability Sound technical and operational mindset
• Strong focus on Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People Data-driven problem-solving and loss-elimination mindset Passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment
• Strong ownership, communication and cross-functional collaboration skills What we offer you?

We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility) Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement – it's a reality we're eager to build together.

Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here. You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes WHY JOIN BAT? We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions.

Collaboration, inclusion and partnership underpin everything we do here at BAT. We are looking forward to enabling every individual to thrive, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, veteran status, perspectives and thinking styles.

We know that embracing talent from all backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals. We see the career breaks as opportunities not obstacles. Through The Global Returners program, we support professionals looking to restart their careers after an extended absence from the workforce (e.g. time out caring for family, parental leave, national service, sabbatical and/or starting an own venture).

Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here . If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, you are encouraged to notify us. We are fully committed to support you by making appropriate arrangements for you to demonstrate your full potential.