As the home of iconic brands such as Baileys, Guinness, Smirnoff, and Johnnie Walker, at Diageo we source, produce and deliver 6.5 billion litres of world-leading products every year across 180 markets globally. Because of this huge undertaking, we rely on highly advanced systems as well as the very best talent to make sure our businesses continue to run smoothly.
To give you some idea of the scale of our operation, over half of our 30,000 employees work in our supply chains. We have teams in over 100 sites across more than 30 countries, but what matters is that wherever you work, you’re part of a diverse, inclusive team where there are opportunities for everyone.
Whether you work in planning, logistics, technical teams or manufacturing, you’ll be part of an innovative, dynamic organization. We set ourselves the highest standards, and our practices have earned us international recognition.
And it’s people with energy, dedication and problem-solving skills who’ll help us get even better. In return, we offer a world of opportunities for you to explore, to shape and progress your career.

Purpose of the Role
• Work at the tier 1 level to lead and motivate the shift team to take accountability to deliver World Class performance in all aspects of the balanced scorecard (Safety, Quality, Service, and Cost) and morale.
• Ensure that all health, safety and environment, quality, cost and reliability standards are met and driving conformance to regulatory and accreditation standards (e.g. ISO/HACCP etc.) in packaging.
• Implement significant change within a continuous improvement culture. High level of engagement and leadership and ME methods and tools
• Manage the high level of day to day complexities in a complex and busy operational environment to deliver high quality products in a safe manner to plan. This will need a well-developed understanding of the future demand on their lines or area.
• Lead line team in the deployment of MMS practices
• Drive 5S quality standards and relentless compliance to 5S standards.
• Actively spend 80% of time on shop floor

Key Accountabilities
Upholding standards through practices
• Own KPI targets across shifts as well as for the line/process.
• Set and deliver the team goals for quality, safety and waste
• Follow leader standard work and ensure all team members follow standard operating procedures
• Continuously drive for the next level of performance. Be bold on action planning and delivery
• Sign off production plan
• Interpret requirements e.g. Asset Care, 5S and deploy resources to make it happen.
• Completely accountable for planning and driving the Asset Care agenda for the shift
• Develop team morale, recognize great performance and take timely action to address under performance where necessary
Problem solving for performance
• Ensure proper application of RCPS through role modelling and leadership. Raise 5 why’s as defined by agreed trigger points and lead situational problem solving on shift.
• React immediately to issues as they are exposed. Own Accident reports and non-conforming product
• Engage with the Daily Operational Review meetings to discuss persistent performance issues.
Managing Change for continuous improvement
• Manage and build capability of the team
• Influence support functions to support their improvement initiatives
• Create a “high performing team”. Lead the team through defined phases of development. Identify capability needs of the team members and the team.
Excellence in Supply Chain:
• Is experienced of working within the Performance Management structure of KPI’s and Tier Review Meeting Structure
• Has a proven track record in adherence to Core Process and Standards
• Demonstrates role model behaviour and coaches others to follow a consistent approach and go beyond mandatory minimum requirements
• Proactively leverages the learning curriculums and materials on Diageo Academy and other sources to continuously grow and develop in role.
Leadership Capabilities:
• Win through Execution – Lead bold execution in a fast moving world
• Inspire through Purpose – Amplify our purpose internally and externally
• Shape the Future – Create focus and ownership for shaping Diageo’s future ambition
• Invest in Talent – Harness the full extent of Diageo’s talent and diversity

Qualifications:
• Advanced formal training or further education or qualified through experience
• NEBOSH qualification or willing to complete it within 12 months
• Relevant IBD qualification (General Certificate in Spirits/Beer Packaging) or willing to complete within 12 months

Experience:
• At least 3 years’ experience in production management. Ideally in a shift based FMCG manufacturing environment.
• Ability to manage people performance, coaching and development of a multi-disciplined team of between 10 to 20 people.
• Proactive structured problem evaluation & solving skills learnt through exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, TPM or Manufacturing excellence.
• Experience of working in a challenging quality & customer focused FMCG environment.
• Basic financial awareness, understanding of business drivers, budgeting processes.
• Standard business (MS Office) and Diageo packages.

Worker Type : Regular
Primary Location: Portbell Distillery