Job Description : Head of Make Operations About us With over 200 brands in nearly 180 countries, Diageo is the world's leading premium drinks company - home to Johnnie Walker, Guinness, Baileys and Bundaberg Rum. In Australia, we're 400 people strong with our head office in Sydney, a major manufacturing site in Sydney's west, our iconic Bundaberg Distillery, and a passionate sales team nationwide. We're powered by inclusion, diversity, and a flexible working culture that's role-modelled at every level. About the role As Head of Make Operations, you'll lead one of our Tier 3 manufacturing sites to deliver world-class performance across safety, quality, service, and cost. You'll be a visible, inspiring leader, spending time on the shop floor while driving strategy, continuous improvement, and breakthrough results. You will: - Deliver against the balanced scorecard - improving productivity, OEE, COGS, service (OTIF), and governance KPIs. - Lead the MMS journey to build performance, standards, capability, and asset care. - Own site strategy, long-range planning, and the annual operating plan. - Champion safety, quality, environmental and compliance standards (ISO/HACCP). - Coach and develop leaders and teams, fostering a culture of accountability and innovation. What you need to bring to this role - Degree qualification in engineering, business, supply chain or science, or equivalent experience (NEBOSH qualified). - At least 10 years' experience with a strong track record in FMCG manufacturing/production. - Proven expertise in packaging, processing and plant technologies. - Fluent English is essential. - A proven champion of manufacturing excellence tools, systems and leadership practices. - Demonstrated ability to build a high-performance climate across large, multi-disciplinary teams. - Experience partnering with employee groups and representatives in a leadership capacity. - A strong track record as a coach, with excellent engagement and communication skills. - Sound financial acumen and commercial awareness. Working with us Flexibility is key to success, and we'll work with you to make sure you're supported from day one. We offer a competitive Rewards & Benefits package and a culture where everyone belongs, thrives, and is celebrated for who they are. At Diageo, our purpose is simple but powerful: to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. Join us and shape the next chapter of our iconic brands. Worker Type : Regular Primary Location: Huntingwood Additional Locations : Bundaberg, Sydney HQ Job Posting Start Date : 2025-09-10 With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we're the world's leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers - the brands we're building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world. Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you'll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you'll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of. With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you'll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we'll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential. DRINKiQ What's your DRINKiQ? Take our quiz to understand how alcohol is made and explore the effects of drinking. You can discover everything you need to know at DRINKiQ (https://www.drinkiq.com/en-gb/)