Packaging Manager at Guinness

About The Function



Our Supply Chain and Manufacturing team are problem-solvers, sourcing, producing, and delivering our much-loved brands to delight customers around the globe. Over half of Diageo’s 30,000+ people work in Supply Chain and Manufacturing. It’s an intricate and sophisticated operation that’s the product of logistical, manufacturing, and technical collaborations.



Our teams in 100 sites in over 30 countries cover production facilities, supplier relationships, customer collaborations and third-party agreements. We’re committed to realising our ‘Society 2030: Spirit of Progress’ goals, to protect the environment and support our farmers and suppliers. Whatever your skills and experience, we’ll help you to thrive in our inclusive culture



About The Role







To effectively lead and manage the site packaging team to achieve overall objectives of the department.

Adhere to the controls and governance required in packaging operations

Responsible for the achievements of the overall packaging department objectives.

Prepare and manage the annual departmental budget.

Responsible for effective operation and maintenance of packaging plant to deliver optimum capacity

Responsible for entire packaging workforce.



Top Accountabilities







Commit to Occupational Health and Safety standards. Frequently state and articulate that Safety is our No.1 priority. Be visible as an ambassador for safety by behaving in a safe manner at all times and always challenging unsafe practices and behaviour of others, reprimanding where appropriate. Adhere strictly to the site safety rules and systems and equipment operational procedures. Deliver AOP Implement the asset care and perfect plant agenda of packaging department



Review work instruction to improve process control for conformance to analytical spec >95% and control infection Manage variable cost down to 95% of budget, Aggregate OEE of >50% per packaging line and process waste of



Improve core skills of shift managers, operators and technicians towards multi-skilling

Manages full line responsibility including direct responsibility for developing, coaching and supporting team workers and contractors and indirectly overseeing maintenance activities. Interact with other departmental managers (as appropriate), to ensure that target volumes are achieved at the right quality and time and at optimum cost.



Experience / Skills Required







Good Honours Degree in Science/Engineering.

A minimum of 5 years experience in manufacturing industry

A holder of the Dip/MB from the IBD will be useful

Proven first line management skills



Skills & Knowledge







Computer Literate

Resource management Skills

People management & motivational skills

Networking/influencing /communication skills

Coaching skills



Flexible Working Statement



Flexibility is key to our success. From part-time and compressed hours to different locations, our people work flexibly in ways to suit them. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you’re supported from day one



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, mindsets, 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 the next level 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.



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