Laboratory Senior Specialist- Analytical

5 months ago


Menstrie, United Kingdom Diageo Full time

Job Description:
Laboratory Senior Specialist
- Analytical & Sensory

Location: Menstrie, Scotland

Permanent

Reporting Line: Integration & Laboratories Manager, Science & Technology, Global Technical.

Join our Supply Team

As the home of iconic brands such as Baileys, Guinness, Smirnoff, and Johnnie Walker, at Diageo we source, produce and deliver 6.5 billion litres of world-leading products every year across 180 markets globally. Because of this huge undertaking, we rely on highly sophisticated systems as well as the very best talent to make sure our businesses continue to run smoothly. To give you some idea of the scale of our operation, over half of our 30,000 employees work in our supply chains. We have teams in over 100 sites across more than 30 countries, but what matters is that wherever you work, you’re part of a diverse, inclusive team where there are opportunities for everyone.

Whether you work in planning, logistics, technical teams or manufacturing, you’ll be part of an innovative, dynamic organisation. We set ourselves the highest standards, and our practices have earned us international recognition. And it’s people with energy, dedication and problem-solving skills who’ll help us get even better. In return, we offer a world of opportunities for you to explore, to shape and progress your career.

About the Role

The role leads a team of 5 direct reports. The scope includes (but not limited to) the following areas:

- Subject Matter Expertise: Scientific expert for the Group covering all relevant matters.
- Service Analysis: Ownership and delivery of Global Brand Technical Equity, customer concerns, production trial release, new supplier validation and ingredients analysis.
- Business Support: Analysis and problem-solving for quality, compliance, and innovation across the Diageo portfolio, globally.
- Strategic Projects: Delivery of strategic projects benefitting Diago’s business model, material/product/process quality, compliance, productivity, innovation and sustainability agendas.
- Research & Development: Horizon scanning and pipeline development to ensure ground breaking technology being developed and deployed at Diageo.

In this role you will be responsible for:

- Team Leadership: effective leadership of a team of analytical specialists including capability development, engagement, and performance management.
- Strategy: develop the strategy and execution roadmap for global laboratory standards and the future science & technology capabilities for industry-leading laboratories
- Operations management: Leadership of the Global laboratory delivering analytical and sensory standards and services to the global organisation, ensuring timely delivery of results and insights through effective and efficient processes, on time and in full to meet Diageo internal customers’ needs. All processes to uphold the Health and Safety of our consumers, customers, and employees, and the quality and compliance of our products and services. Work in a way that upholds the tenets of our Diageo Code of Business conduct, managing emerging risks and opportunities.
- Scientific Intelligence delivery: Enable delivery of analytical insights to lead and deliver strategic projects, including investigative science, method development, results interpretation, and delivery of effective technical recommendations.
- External engagement: Represent Diageo in industry bodies contributing to the development of standards and best practices: Maximise relationships with existing partners and build relationships with new partners, internally and externally, to maximise value for Diageo.
- Diageo Expert: Key contact for the Legal, Corporate Relations teams and other relevant requirements.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

- Analytical Chemistry technical professional who has developed within their area of expertise and has evidence of delivering business value. Preferable experience of Sensory Management.
- Minimum degree qualified in Analytical Chemistry or equivalent.
- Analytical laboratory leadership experience.
- Experience of Brewing and/ or distilling and/ or Food/beverage manufacture.
- Proven track record of team leadership with a strong work ethic and ability to lead by example.
- Thought leadership/ strategic vision/ externally connected/ future orientated. High energy, curious to learn and develop, and able to engage and inspire team members and partners.
- Strong working knowledge of food safety and relevant legislations around compounds of concern and other analytical aspects.
- Expert practical knowledge of operation, maintenance, and method development of analytical laboratory
- standard and investigative analysis (examples: GC, GCMS-O, LCMS, HPLC, IC).
- Ability to support and coach team in effective experimental design and problem solving. Preferably Six Sigma trained.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with and influence key stakeho



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