**Job Description :** **PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:** The role is required to develop strategy and implement processes to drive sustained USL manufacturing business performance improvement programs and initiatives, aligned with the Diageo Global Manufacturing Excellence Standards and key measures. **TYPICAL ROLE REQUIREMENTS** **Qualification:** Mechanical or Industrial Engineering degree, MS or MBA preferred **Experience:** 15+ years of Consumer Goods manufacturing production improvement experience **Knowledge & skills:** • Thorough knowledge of Manufacturing Excellence principles • Strong focus on Process Improvement, Waste Reduction, Efficiency Optimization • Root Cause analysis and Problem Solving skills • Hands-on applicable experience with demonstrated team leadership • Demonstrated ability to implement and sustain culture change **Best Suited for someone who** • Strong orientation for long-term business performance improvements • Excellent communication skills • Track record of outstanding employee development **AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY** **Performance governance** • Ensure adherence to Global Supply ManEx processes and leverage best practice standards to improve performance at USL • Standardize process improvement approach across units to achieve consistent and sustainable results across the business • Sustain improvement of Global Supply • Make KPIs against unit level performance targets to eliminate waste and optimize efficiencies, via monthly Make target performance • Demonstrate rigor in implementation of Global ManEx processes and standards, via annual alignment review **People Management** Demonstrate Managerial leadership to develop team against role capabilities Drive Diageo Leadership standards and individual development plan targets, via P4G program **Continuous Improvement** • Guide auditable improvement in employee technical capabilities, understanding of required processes and culture shift with sustained results, via annual unit audits • Drive implementation of improvement programs and culture change to consistently achieve USL Supply • Develop and implement a Performance improvement ManEx strategy supporting the USL stretch objectives to deliver the overall Manufacturing strategy, via annual strat plan process • Develop specific manufacturing performance improvement initiatives to optimize cost, eliminate waste and improve operational flexibility **Diversity statement** Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to Diageo’s purpose of “celebrating life every day everywhere”. This purpose is, in itself, inclusive in nature, as it values everybody irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality or ethnicity. We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realize its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills, and capabilities in each of the 180 countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow and our values, purpose and standards set the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution each person brings. **Worker Type :** Regular **Primary Location:** Bangalore HO **Additional Locations :** **Job Posting Start Date :** 2024-08-14 With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers – the brands we’re building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world. Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you’ll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you’ll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of. With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you’ll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we’ll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential. **DRINKiQ** What's your DRINKiQ? Take our quiz to understand how alcohol is made and explore the effects of drinking. You can discover everything you need to know at DRINKiQ (https://www.drinkiq.com/en-gb/)