Performance Improvement Leader

4 weeks ago


Leven, United Kingdom Diageo Full time

Job Description:
Performance Improvement Lead

Leven, Scotland

2 year FTC/Secondment

30th June 2024

Join us

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 efficiently.

About this role

We are seeking a dynamic Performance Improvement Lead to partner with our Leadership Teams to manage and deliver key initiatives aimed at improving business performance.

As a partner to Operations Managers and Business Leaders, you will share accountability for site results and the execution of our business unit strategy, encompassing Health & Safety, Compliance, Production, Financials, Asset Care, and Improvement.

This role involves continually pushing performance boundaries and driving significant cost efficiency ensuring actions align with business plans.

Effective stakeholder management and cross-functional teamwork are critical, as you lead and deliver key improvement projects across all levels of the organisation.

You’ll utilise tools, DMAIC methodologies and mentor multidisciplinary teams including Operators and Maintenance Technicians on troubleshooting tools and ManEx practices. Leveraging performance data analytics alongside internal and external insights, you will drive continuous improvement activities and support Operation teams in embracing an integrated approach to continuous improvement.

Furthermore, you will own and report on performance improvement and practice progress to achieve world class standards of process control and root cause problem solving, and ensure effective contractor management on-site.

This role also involves supporting Capex projects and project engineering for asset and process improvements.

About you

NEBOSH qualification is advantageous but not essential for this role.

Working with Us

Elevate your career with us and enjoy an enticing rewards and benefits package that goes beyond the ordinary. Experience the satisfaction of an annual bonus, product allowance, and the invaluable benefit of 6 months of paid family leave.

Prioritise your well-being with private medical insurance and share options, securing your financial future. Immerse yourself in our unique location, infused with heritage and iconic brands. Bid farewell to parking hassles with complimentary on-site parking, and relish our well-maintained facilities.

Join us and discover a fulfilling career complemented by unbeatable rewards and benefits.

About Us

From Arthur Guinness to Johnnie Walker, our business was founded on people of great character and in 250 years, nothing’s changed. We’re the world’s leading premium alcohol company. Our brands are industry icons. And our success is thanks to the strength of our people, in every role. It’s why we trust them with our legacy. And it’s why we reward them with the career-defining opportunities that they deserve.

Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected Consumer Products Company in the world. To achieve these, we need the world’s very best people.

We're looking for people with creativity, boldness and a sense of purpose to take Diageo and our timeless, pioneering brands to the next level.

Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.

Worker Type:
Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)

Primary Location:
Leven DSS

Additional Locations:
Job Posting Start Date:
2024-06-12



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