Job Description :
About us:
Diageo is the world’s leading premium drinks company with an outstanding diverse collection of brands, such as Don Julio, Casamigos, Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Baileys, Captain Morgan, Tanqueray and Guinness. Our purpose – Celebrating life, every day, everywhere – has an important role in our company, for our people, our diversity, our brands, in how we perform and how we build shared value.
About You:
The ideal candidate for this role is a strategic problem solver and change leader with a strong background in operational governance, performance evaluation, and leadership influence. They are passionate about driving business transformation and have the ability to align operational execution with long-term business goals.
Change Program Leadership & Implementation:
Design and implement structured change management programs to drive operational improvements across the site.
Ensure that transformation initiatives are optimally communicated, adopted, and sustained within the organization.
Apply data-driven insights to measure the success of change programs and adjust strategies as needed.
Collaborate with vital team members to align change initiatives with business goals and operational priorities.
Governance & Performance Evaluation:
Establish and oversee a governance framework to assess and optimize the effectiveness of operational site teams.
Develop and supervise Key Performance Indicators (critical metrics) to evaluate team efficiency, effectiveness, and alignment with business goals.
Conduct regular performance reviews and operational audits to identify improvement opportunities.
Provide senior leadership with data-backed insights and recommendations for operational improvements.
Talent Development & Business Perspective:
Act as a strategic mentor and coach for talent seeking to grow into leadership roles within the organization.
Design and implement structured development programs to expose high-potential employees to key business challenges and leadership experiences.
Partner with HR and department heads to build career pathways and succession plans for emerging leaders.
Foster a culture of collaboration, ownership, and eye for business among operational teams.
Partner Engagement & Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Work closely with operations, finance, HR, and leadership teams to align strategies and drive cross-functional initiatives.
Facilitate collaborative problem-solving sessions to address operational inefficiencies and drive performance improvements.
Act as a change agent by promoting an attitude of agility, adaptability, and continuous learning across the organization.
Continuous Improvement & Best Practices:
Lead the adoption of Operational Excellence methodologies, including Lean, Six Sigma, and Agile frameworks, to improve efficiency and performance.
Benchmark standard processes within and outside the industry to ensure our tequila distilleries remains at the forefront of operational excellence.
Identify and implement digital tools and analytics to improve decision-making and governance processes.
Experience required/Skills/Capabilities/Languages:
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Experience setting up process and manufacturing strategies.
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At least 3 years’ experience as a department manager with proven leadership skills.
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Typically educated to degree standard in chemical engineering, food chemical or relevant equivalent and or science related.
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Good knowledge of Quality systems implementation and improvement tools such as; TPM, ManEx, Six Sigma, etc.
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Knowledge of governance frameworks, operational performance metrics, and process optimization.
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Influencing and leadership skills
We offer stellar benefits!
Diversity statement:
Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this.
We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you’ll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You’ll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mentalities, and more.
Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to new heights and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.
Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.
If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application.
Apply now and join our great team!
Worker Type :
Regular
Primary Location:
El Charcon
Additional Locations :
Job Posting Start Date :
2025-03-26
Top Skills
What We Do
Diageo's official LinkedIn account. We're a global leader in premium drinks, across spirits and beer, a business built on the principles and foundations laid by the giants of the industry.
With over 200 brands sold in 180 countries, our portfolio has remarkable breadth. From centuries-old names to exciting new entrants, and global giants to local legends, we're building the very best brands out there, and with over 30,000 talented people based in over 135 countries, we're a truly global company. With such diversity, we're able to truly represent our broad consumer base and think differently about the future.
To maintain our position as leaders in the alcoholic beverage market, we always invest in the future and are mindful of the impact we have. Because just like the legends of our past, we're here to raise the bar – for people as well as the planet
