Description
At Diageo, we seek to operate a Zero Harm environment. We believe everyone goes home safely, every day, everywhere! In this role you will promote and lead a spirit of “Safety First” in all other areas of the operation! The ability to address problems and work in highly effective teams is crucial for success. As a self-motivated member of the Diageo Team, you will provide support, training and mentor to your fellow team members, and encourage and engage others.
This role is constantly handling multiple priorities across a number of lines and a large physical structure. There is a high degree of in the moment decision-making that takes place under pressure that affects safety, quality and production. Directly responsible for the overall performance of a shift or that of multiple lines. This role directly managers 15 to 25 operators/mechanics across multiple lines.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for running the day to day production requirements across the processing area, including daily processing planning, safety, quality, coordinating staffing assignments, safety activities and departmental budget activities.
- Provide business leadership to ensure that team meets or exceeds Supply Excellence critical metrics.
- Drive continuous improvement and total employee engagement in critical success areas by empowering employees to use Supply Excellence tools and techniques.
- Optimize efficiencies and reduce labor costs as well as improving through puts while minimizing labor use.
Key Outputs:
- Supervisory responsibilities are in accordance with company policy and applicable laws.
- Ensure efficient production is achieved and standards are met.
- Direct the planning and implementation of key business initiatives to support the department.
- Ensure production databases are properly maintained and information applied for continuous improvement.
- Support all safety and food safety audits and responsible for all corrective action items are completed.
- Generate ideas and implement changes in processes and use of equipment to increase efficiency, improve safety and quality, reduce costs, and improve employee morale.
Requirements:
- BA/BS in Business, Management, or Engineering
- 3-5 years of supervisory experience in high speed bottling plant/warehousing operation in a best in class manufacturing environment with GMPs and/or a highly regulated best in class industry
- Thorough working knowledge and demonstrated expertise in all areas of high speed bottling activities
- Demonstrated ability to effect change within a manufacturing environment through diagnosing, designing and implementing solutions
- Knowledge of TTB and State regulations pertaining to the production of alcohol beverages is a plus