Job Description:
Packaging Unit Leader - Huntingwood
Who are we?
Diageo is the proud producer of premium drinks enjoyed by millions of people around the world. We have become the industry leader by putting consumers at the heart of our business and by understanding what it means to celebrate life.
We create value with and for our customers, and our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. With over 200 brands and sales in more than 180 countries, we offer something for every taste and celebration. 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. Our iconic brands include Johnnie Walker, Guinness, Baileys, Tanqueray, Smirnoff, Bundaberg, Captain Morgan etc.
Purpose of the Role- Work at the Tier 1 Level to lead and motivate the shift team to take accountability to deliver World Class performance in all aspects of the balanced scorecard (Safety, Quality, Service, and Cost) and morale.- Ensure that all health, safety and environment, quality, cost and reliability standards are met and driving conformance to regulatory and accreditation standards (e.g. ISO/HACCP etc.) in packaging.- Implement significant change within a continuous improvement culture. High level of engagement and leadership and Manufacturing Excellence methods and tools.- Manage the high level of day-to-day complexities in a complex and busy operational environment to deliver high quality products in a safe manner to plan. This will need a well-developed understanding of the future demand on their lines or area.- Lead line team in the deployment of MMS practices.- Drive 5S standards and relentless compliance to housekeeping and hygiene standards.- Actively spend 80% of time on shop floor.- Take ownership for the development of maintenance and machine technical skills across shifts and manage individual team members performance through the established performance management systems.
The Financial Dimensions of the role.- Deliver Productivity AOP Savings.- Deliver Make cost of conversion per AOP.- Liquid and component waste reduction to deliver required Bill of Material targets.
Leadership Responsibilities:
Be Authentic:
Build excellent relationships with those you work with, both internally and externally.
Be always honest and open; demonstrate high integrity.
Find Solutions:
Be imaginative in finding solutions to issues and pursuing opportunities for the business
Connect to Diageo Purpose:
Show pride in Diageo, act as a positive representative of the company and our reputation and leading by example
Leading people for success
Take ownership for the performance outcomes your team needs to deliver; ensure you have people with the required capabilities, working in the right structure to achieve this
Consistently deliver great performance
Demonstrate drive to make a positive difference to business performance.
Show commitment to outstanding teamwork.
Be clear about your own performance commitments, ensure they are linked to business goals.
Grow yourself
Grow your capability and experience and look for and respond to feedback commitments.
Top Accountabilities
Upholding standards through practice.- Own KPI targets across shifts as well as for the line/process.- Set and deliver the team goals for quality, safety, and waste.- Follow leader standard work and ensure all team members follow standard operating procedures. Continuously drive for the next level of performance.
Problem solving for performance:- Raise 5 why's as defined by agreed trigger points and lead situational problem solving on shift.
Managing Change for continuous improvement:
- Manage and build capability of the team- Influence support functions to support their improvement initiatives.- Create a "high performing team". Lead the team through defined phases of development. Identify capability needs of the team members and the team
Qualifications:
- College degree level qualification or equivalent ideally in an engineering or science-related discipline or qualified through relevant experience. Formal Six sigma qualification desirable.- Relevant qualification (General Certificate in Spirits/RTD Packaging) or willing to complete within 12 months.- At least 5years' experience in production management. Ideally in a shift based FMCG manufacturing environment.- Ability to manage people performance, coaching and development of a multi-disciplined team of between 10 to 20 people.- Proactive structured problem evaluation & solving skills learnt through exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, TPM or Manufacturing excellence.
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 wo
📌 Packaging Unit Leader - Huntingwood
🏢 Diageo
📍 Sydney