Job Description :

While the name Diageo may be unfamiliar to you, our brands have most likely been with you while you create unforgettable moments of connection and celebration. Imagine crafting the future some of the most well-loved spirits brands across the world, including Smirnoff, Johnnie Walker, Bundaberg Rum and building possibilities within growing brands such as Don Julio, Ciroc, Reeftip and Aviation Gin. By joining Diageo Australia, you will inspire an exceptional team around you, with offices and teams working from 8 locations across Australia, to build incredible performance and unleash your own potential.

What will your role be?

Diageo is the proud producer of premium drinks enjoyed by millions of people around the world. We have become the industry leader by putting consumers at the heart of our business and by understanding what it means to celebrate life.

We create value with and for our customers, and our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. With over 200 brands and sales in more than 180 countries, we offer something for every taste and celebration.

Diageo Australia employs approximately 420 people and operates in Australia with two production sites in Bundaberg and Huntingwood.

The Huntingwood Supply Site comprises 4 Packaging lines, a bulk spirit processing operation, Distribution Warehouse, and Innovation Team. Our iconic brands include Johnnie Walker, Guinness, Baileys, Tanqueray, Smirnoff, Bundaberg, Captain Morgan etc.

As a Performance Improvement Lead, you will support the operational teams to drive an integrated and structured approach to continuous improvement via embedding of Manufacturing Management System (MMS) principles across all departmental levels.

• You will work closely with these teams to improve site performance by facilitating improvement in performance, standards and capability through the MMS change journey and delivering breakthrough performance improvements.

What does this role look like for you?

Lead and advocate good governance around internal and external compliance (health & safety, quality, and environment).Work with tier 1 & 2 teams to deliver Operational excellence functional expertise across the area/site and support the operational team to resolve complex equipment problems.Lead Implementation Task Force (ITF) meetings and actively developing, promoting, and driving the sustainable implementation of MMS best practices and processes.Invest time effectively in supporting Improve the business by doing problem solving exercise, e.g. 5 why/RCPS. Also lead, contribute, and support Focused Improvement Projects to deliver cost savings to the organisation.Facilitate and coach MMS improvement projects and problem-solving techniques.Proactively lead performance analysis that drives improvement actions to address adverse performance trends and resolve systemic problems.Provide MMS subject matter expertise, offering coaching and guidance to Tiers 1 & 2.Work with Original Equipment Manufacturers and internal trainers or experts to support the development operational team functional skills.Support in delivery of outstanding performance in all aspects of the balanced scorecard (Safety, Quality, Environment, Asset Care, Delivery, Productivity, Cost and Morale).

What will you bring to the table?

College degree level qualification or equivalent ideally in an engineering or science-related discipline or qualified through relevant experience. Formal Six sigma qualification desirableAt least 5 years supervisory experience in an operations environment

Experience Essential:

Ability to manage people performance, coaching and development of a multidisciplined team.Thorough working knowledge and demonstrated expertise in all areas of plant in area.Proactive structured problem-solving skills learnt through exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, TPM or Manufacturing ExcellenceExpert knowledge of Root Cause Problem Solving, 5S, Autonomous MaintenanceBasic financial awareness, understanding of business drivers, budgeting processes.Proficient in use of standard business (MS Office) and Diageo packages.Project Management skills & experienceTrack record of maintenance management, Asset Care strategy development and engagement

Desirable:

Good working knowledge of Environmental legislation and standardsBest in class people management practices Commercial understanding of production & supply chain management. Financially aware - Capex, R&M, Zero based budgetingDeep knowledge of ME, packaging, lean methodologies, process control, RCMSAP (or MRP systems), Planned Maintenance, Environmental and Quality systems

What are the benefits?

We are an organisation that creates products that are part of celebrations, and our culture reflects this.  At Diageo, you will have the ability to work flexibly to ensure you can unlock your own potential through creating bold plans and executing your vision.

You will also be rewarded through competitive salary and monetary benefits including bonus, flexible leave entitlements and product allowance as well as being supported via non-monetary benefits including an industry leading parental leave policy, volunteering days and workplace giving, and subscriptions to mental health and fitness platforms.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity:

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.

Flexibility is key to success in our business and many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time, compressed hours, flexible location. Please talk to us about what flexibility means to you and don’t let anything stop you from applying.

Worker Type :

Regular

Primary Location:

Huntingwood

Additional Locations :

Job Posting Start Date :

2025-02-05