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Job Description :

Who are we?

From humble beginnings to extraordinary futures, Diageo is centred on crafting incredible stories of ambitious possibilities. From our iconic global brands such as Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Tanqueray and Don Julio, to our local homegrown heroes Bundaberg Rum, UDL and Reeftip, we are a team of pioneers, looking to lead the future of our industry and brands from today. At Diageo, you will be a chosen custodian of our brand portfolio, entrusted with building brands for consumers to celebrate with in the moments that matter. Alongside you will be a group of ambitious, passionate and innovative people, who will help you to achieve extraordinary heights. Together, you will help us create a future worth celebrating.

What will this role look like?

We're looking for a strategic leader to drive the execution of CAPEX initiatives within our operations and utilities, focusing on enhancing plant reliability and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include translating strategic goals into actionable plans, overseeing capital expenditure projects from inception to completion, optimizing daily operations, and leading a team of engineers and operational staff. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to align strategies and resources effectively, bringing a proven track record in engineering management, project execution, and fostering a culture of operational excellence. If you're ready to make a significant impact and thrive in a dynamic environment, apply today to lead our efforts in shaping operational success and reliability.

Our Australian site information:

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.

Bulk Store has a total capacity of 3million litre of Alcohol storage, RTD mixing capability & Smirnoff filtration.

Our iconic brands include Johnnie Walker, Guinness, Baileys, Tanqueray, Smirnoff, Bundaberg, Captain Morgan etc.

Current production levels of around 12.5m cases of packaged product annually in over 180 SKU’s.

What does this role look like for you?

• Lead at T2 & T3 level to develop and implement the site asset care strategy and drive significant improvement in overall engineering performance through direction of the asset care teams involved with Packaging, Bulkstore, Utilities, Warehouse, Facilities and Asset Care.

• Implement the overall Asset care strategy and be accountable for its success.

• Delivery world class performance in all aspects of the balanced scorecard (Safety, Quality, Service, Cost) Asset care and Morale.

• Manage a support service for the operation that achieves optimum performance and reliability of equipment, improves site resilience and delivers within agreed budgets.

• Proactively influence the business area Capex agenda and own/lead at site level. Is an important customer of all Capex spend.

• Owns the overall development of maintenance competence for the site, specifically the upskilling of asset care teams to accommodate the changes in role brought about by Asset Care and Autonomous Maintenance programmes.

• Primary contact for utilities suppliers, working with the Compliance team to set expectations for improvement for suppliers and monitoring their performance.

• Is site lead of the contractor base, runs and manages as required.

• Effective at leading multifunctional workgroups in problem solving.

• Builds a strong working relationship with Operations Manager(s) and ManEx Manager. Custodian and advocate of safety of engineering work on site and leader of good governance around internal and external compliance (health & safety, quality and environment).

What will you bring to the table?

Skills, experience, and qualifications

• Degree level qualification in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Electrical Engineering

• Other technical qualifications may be suitable when accompanied with suitable engineering managerial experience within a FMCG Manufacturing environment.

• Chartered Engineer status, or equivalent, would be advantageous.

• NEBOSH qualified, or equivalent.

Experience (Essential)

• A professional engineer with experience developed over several roles.

• Proven technical ability to manage in a complex environment, delivering practical solutions.

• Delivery of maintenance best practice and engineering project management

• Proven ability to lead and manage people performance, coaching and development of a multi-disciplined team of up to 15 people.

• Sound and proven financial acumen

• Proactive structured problem evaluation & solving skills learnt through exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, TPM or Manufacturing excellence.

• Proficient in use of standard business (MS Office) and Diageo packages.

Desirable/developed in role:

• SAP (or MRP systems), Planned Maintenance, Environmental and Quality systems.

• Knowledge of local Health, Safety & Environmental legislation and controls e.g. COMAH.

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.

At Diageo, we pride ourselves on our fast paced, bold and agile culture. In order to ensure we’re supporting the performance ambitions of our team, applications for this role will close 18th July 2023.

Worker Type :

Regular

Primary Location:

Huntingwood

Additional Locations :

Job Posting Start Date :

2024-07-04

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.

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