Stephen Coleman

Senior Manager Projects for Carlsberg Western Europe

Switzerland

About

Senior Project Manager at Carlsberg Western Europe with responsibility for end-to-end packaging performance. My role covers OEE optimisation, line performance, quality systems, loss analysis, and the delivery of capital projects and investment programmes within high-volume manufacturing environments. I focus on combining operational excellence, disciplined project management, and practical factory-floor execution to deliver results at scale.

Experience

  • Senior Project Manager - Western Europe at Carlsberg Group
    Jan 2025 - Present · 1 yr 7 mos

    Senior Project Manager specialising in filling and packaging technologies for Western Europe region.

  • Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Company (2 yrs 11 mos)
    • Operations Improvement Manager
      Jun 2024 - Jan 2025 · 8 mos

      Leading change throughout the packaging department to achieve the lowest cost base whilst still maintaining quality and service standards. Driving performance excellence and fostering a culture of engagement, continuous improvement and developing world class people and processes.

    • Process Engineer
      Mar 2022 - Jun 2024 · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • Carlsberg Uk Ltd (3 yrs 4 mos)
    • Operations Team Lead
      Nov 2019 - Mar 2022 · 2 yrs 5 mos

      Operational work stream leader working alongside project manager to deliver the successful installation of a brand new canning line, reducing plastic usage and ensuring sustainability within the packaging industry. I am working with our machine supplier to improve, develop and design an AM Level 3 delivered packaging line, with proven and achievable processes to sustain the performance going forward. I am also responsible for the daily operations of two packaging lines with a team of 10+ operators.

    • Production Team Member
      Dec 2018 - Nov 2019 · 1 yr

      Production team member working on a high speed canning line. Specialising in container packaging I am responsible for material management, machine productivity, losses and general activities within the area. Part of the roles also requires continuous improvement with Tagging, AM level 3, Gemba’s and 5S methodology.

  • Selecta Tyre & Exhaust (8 yrs 5 mos)
    • Centre Manager
      Feb 2012 - Dec 2018 · 6 yrs 11 mos

      As the branch manager i was in charge of all purchasing at depot level, goods in and out, staffing levels, achieving targets set by directors and ensuring a good working atmosphere. Winner of the prestigious Pirelli Performance Centre of the Year 2015 and been in the top 3 every year until my departing year where we won it for a second time.

    • Assistant Manager
      Mar 2011 - Jan 2012 · 11 mos

      Assist the manager in managerial duties And cover whilst management where away. I would also manage the workshop floor, to ensure customers would have a quick but pleasurable experience.

    • Sales Operative
      Aug 2010 - Mar 2011 · 8 mos

      Assist customers and advised on work required and selecting the best products for their needs.

  • Mobile Mechanic at Elite Tyre Services
    Mar 2010 - Aug 2010 · 6 mos

    As a mobile mechanic, we had a contract to repair vehicles which were MOT failures for In N Out service centres in Northampton. It was my duty to drive between the two depots and complete minor repairs (tyres, brakes, exhausts, suspension) in the car park and they would then be re-tested. Althought there was no manager me and my colleague both completed managerial tasks. The company had financial difficulties and closed in August 2010. I left before they folded.