Job Description :

　　Title: Distillery Team Leader

　　We are a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands across spirits and beer. We produce an outstanding collection of over 200 brands – old and new, large and small, global and local – that are enjoyed in more than 180 countries around the world.

　　Diageo North America aspires to be the first-choice drinks business in the U.S. We are the world's leading premium drinks business with an outstanding collection of brands including Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One, Baileys, Tanqueray, Guinness and more.

　　Diageo's purpose is to celebrate life every day, everywhere, and we look for opportunities to enable this through our reward offering, incentives, career development opportunities, health benefits and compensation.

　　The Bulleit Distillery in Shelbyville is part of Diageo’s NA Distillery portfolio. The Bulleit brand is undergoing significant growth and this is a key role in ensuring we continue to deliver high quality whiskey to meet consumer demands. Join our team and celebrate with us.

　　Purpose

　　Supervise and coordinate all activities of workers, including operational, personnel, and administrative tasks. Develop and lead a performance driven, efficient team-based staff to produce a finished product.

　　Financial Responsibility

　　Develop new process and programs to reduce and minimize losses – Contribute to running annual operating budget, excluding labor.

　　Management Responsibility

　　Directly responsible for lead personnel and hourly workers.

　　Shift Schedule

　　TBD if this position will be day shift or night shift.

　　Key Outputs/Deliverables

　　Interview and hire employees; resolve conflicts; coordinate daily staffing. Ensure efficient production and high standards. Optimize safety, quality, production, and cost objectives through employee involvement and team building approach to problem solving. Train and monitor personnel to ensure proper procedures are followed. Coach, mentor, and engage direct reports to build highly impactful teams. Strong leadership required to set context, create focus, and provide perspective to inspire change. Communicate production schedules and schedule changes to appropriate departments. Direct the planning and implementation of key initiatives to improve production operations and partner with the warehousing team. Ensure all monthly safety and food safety audits are completed on time, all corrective action items are completed, and all distillery workers understand the goals. Review all production paperwork and ensure all paperwork is filled out accurately and completely. Ensure production databases are properly maintained and information used for continuous improvement. Monitor parts and supplies inventories and place all necessary orders to ensure business needs are met. Lead direct reports in the implementing and maintaining of the Manufacturing Management System (MMS). Responsible for driving the site MMS agenda by completion of improvement projects as the Implementation Task Force Lead. Generate ideas and implement changes in processes and use of equipment to increase efficiency, improve safety and quality, reduce costs, and improve employee morale. Remain abreast of industry changes and new technology, equipment, systems, and procedures as they relate to improving the distilling area. Work with management staff on productivity, quality, and safety issues.

　　Experience

　　• BA/BS in Business, Management, Science or Engineering, five plus years of people management experience in distillery or warehousing facility; or equivalent combination of education and experience in distilling operations.

　　• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

　　• Computer literate: SAP, Microsoft Office

　　• Strong leadership and management background

　　• Strong analytical and budgeting skills. Excellent organization and time-management skills.

　　• Must work well with other departments, as well as all levels of management.

　　• Must be willing to work either day shift or night shift.

　　• Thorough working knowledge in relevant standards such as PSM (Process Safety Management), OSHA, HACCP, and ISO.

　　Worker Type :

　　Regular

　　Primary Location:

　　Shelbyville

　　Additional Locations :

　　Job Posting Start Date :

　　2023-12-21

　　Salary Range:

　　Minimum Salary:

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　　At Diageo certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including annual incentive payment and stock awards. US-based employees are eligible for healthcare benefits, retirement benefits , short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellness benefits and industry leading parental leave, among others. (Benefits/perks listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Diageo and the country where you work.) The salary range displayed is the salary range for the role’s primary location.

　　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.

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