Job Description :

Global Science & Technology: Integration & Laboratories Manager

Location: Menstrie, Scotland

Permanent

Join Our Supply Team

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 advanced systems as well as the very best talent to make sure our businesses continue to run smoothly. To give you some idea of the scale of our operation, over half of our 30,000 employees work in our supply chains. We have teams in over 100 sites across more than 30 countries, but what matters is that wherever you work, you’re part of a diverse, inclusive team where there are opportunities for everyone. Whether you work in planning, logistics, technical teams or manufacturing, you’ll be part of an innovative, dynamic organisation. We set ourselves the highest standards, and our practices have earned us international recognition. And it’s people with energy, dedication and problem-solving skills who’ll help us get even better. In return, we offer a world of opportunities for you to explore, to shape and progress your career.

Purpose of the Role

The Integration and Laboratories Manager will lead a team, with ownership of the Global Technical Centres in Menstrie, Dublin and Panama to enable Diageo’s strategic ambitions in Technical Equity and transformational, industry-leading research. The role will report to the Science & Technology Director and will be a member of the S&T Leadership Team. Location of the role holder will ideally be Menstrie or Dublin.

The scope of the role holder will include (not limited to):

• Accountability for developing and delivering a portfolio for:

• Industry leading laboratory “Centres of Excellence” for the full Diageo portfolio in chemical, microbiological, sensory, and packaging, analytics.

• Expert analytical services for brand technical equity, innovation, material assessments, global business support, and strategic research and development.

• Horizon scanning to develop the future strategy of the Global Technical Centres aligned to the highest standards across the industry, including new technology and product development, and implemented in uniform standards globally.

• Development and active collaboration across an extensive network of external partners, including but not limited to industry bodies, academic institutions, suppliers, and expert consultants to provide knowledge and expertise to lead Diageo’s strategic ambitions.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide effective leadership to a team of analytical, microbiological, and packaging experts, taking accountability for the business delivery and R&D agenda.

• Development and delivery of global technical standards for best-in-class analytical methodologies, working standards and research frameworks to ensure the quality and integrity of our portfolio across own- and third-party partner sites.

• Develop new opportunities and innovative technologies across chemical, microbiological, sensory, and packaging analytics, including relevant new product/process development and design.

• Define standards for testing in new areas as they emerge, including compounds of concern, raw materials, pack materials, and new technologies.

• Develop and deliver due diligence (technical and compliance) analysis and expert advice for the portfolio across third party operators, suppliers, mergers, and acquisitions.

• Align the strategy with key internal and external collaborators and ensure effective delivery and adherence to Diageo governance and risk management standards.

• Develop, take ownership of, and embed Technical Centre Strategy standards and codify standard processes.

Horizon scanning to develop and deliver a best-in-class Global Technical Centres strategy and roadmap, including R&D and digital transformation, with internal and external benchmarking as appropriate.

Skills and Experience Required

• Technical professional who has developed within their area of expertise and has evidence of delivering business value.

• PhD and Degree in a Scientific field or Chemical Engineering (ideally allied to the drinks industry) or equivalent relevant qualifications and experience.

• 5 years’ experience in a relevant industry in a technical or research role, ideally including practical experience of brewing and/or distilling.

• Proven team leadership skills, with experience of developing successful teams.

• Must be a great team player with a strong work ethic and ability to lead by example.

• Track record of strategy development and execution in large-scale, complex operations.

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills to build and establish strong networks of relationships at all levels, internally and externally.

• Skilled communicator, with good interpersonal and influencing skills.

• High energy, curious to learn and develop, and able to engage and inspire team members and collaborators.

• Cross functional experience beneficial with strong supplier and procurement knowledge

• Thought leadership/ strategic vision/ externally connected/ future orientated.

Working with us

Flexibility is key to success in our business and many of our people work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time, compressed hours, flexible location. Please talk to us about what flexibility means to you and don’t let anything stop you from applying.

We offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

• Contemporary work life balance policies and wellbeing activities

• Contributary pension scheme

• Comprehensive health insurance

• Annual bonus

• Share options

Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and listened to, is a crucial part of this.

We believe the most diverse and inclusive culture makes for a better business and a better world.

We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realise its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base.

Around the world we have a number of inclusive Business and Employee Resource Groups known as BRGs and ERGs. These influential groups, made up of our people, represent various viewpoints, experiences and communities who generate thought-provoking work to enhance our business and workplace, creating a sense of belonging and opportunities for all.

Join us, and you'll be part of an organisation that embraces 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 — an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, approaches, and more. And you'll help us champion inclusion and diversity across our entire business: with our employees, our suppliers, across our brands, and within the communities in which we operate.

About Us

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 dedicated people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands.

Join us and you’ll collaborate, explore, and innovate. Challenge and be challenged. Together with passionate people from all over the world, you’ll build brands consumers love.

We value each other and celebrate different perspectives. In our inclusive culture, you’ll have the backing you need to test new ideas and learn from them. Harness your passion and desire to grow as you make your mark. Let’s unlock a brighter, more exciting future together.

Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. To achieve this, we need the world’s very best people. We're looking for people with curiosity, 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 :

Regular

Primary Location:

International Supply Technical Centre – Menstrie

Additional Locations :

Job Posting Start Date :

2024-05-08

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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