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2025-06-09 01:00:17Bridge of HopeCompany Logo

Performance Improvement Lead

Ref: 182571cd73334d02820287c3ee9c2e7d
Diageo
Consulting & Strategy
Competitive
* 18 Acre site running a 24/7 Operation with 4 rotational crews.
* It has 2 Bottling, 2 Canning lines and 1 Kegging production line.
* There are 90+ SKUs with 16 different Beer/Liquid types, producing an average of 23 million cases per annum.
* We operate Guinness packaging facilities at Marshalls Road in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and Runcorn, in Northwest England, producing canned, bottled and kegged product for Ireland, UK and export markets. Significant investment is underway at both locations.

Purpose of the Role

The Performance Improvement Lead (PIL) will be an integral part of a line team to help develop and coach cultural change and drive towards Zero Stops & Zero Waste.

You will be a performance partner to Packaging Team Leaders (PTL) with joint accountability for results of the line scorecard (Safety/Quality/Cost /Service) - especially c/o time, OEE losses, long and short stops and other forms of waste.

You will implement & coach to ensure sustainable deployment of Manufacturing Excellence practices and lead at least 1 practice at line/hall level.

You will provide performance data and drive continuous improvement activities eg into weekly Planned Preventative Maintenance Meeting, & Weekly Team Meeting.

Some of the key accountabilities are:

* Provide mentorship and support to PTL for effective and aligned implementation of Manufacturing Excellence.

* Actively develops, promotes and drives the implementation of Manufacturing Excellence tools and techniques across Lines to the agreed line plans.

* Closely monitors and reports performance and practice progress across designated lines.

* Ensure that any improvements implemented are standardised and sustained within operations teams.

* Analyses loss & waste validates data and provides clear strategy to prioritise improvements with Packaging Team Leader.

* Participate, lead, sponsor & coach ongoing prioritised improvement projects using the DMAIC methodology. (eg 5Why, FT-DMAIC, Yellow Belt etc)

* Coordinates and effectively delivers training and coaching of Manufacturing Excellence practices.

* Leads the Implementation Task Forces and line teams in their deployment of manufacturing excellence through their regular meetings and their communication of activities.

* Engage with the Daily & Weekly Operational Review meetings to provide expert analysis of performance improvement opportunities.
Join us and you can also expect a highly driven and flexible rewards and benefits package including: * Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities * Private medical insurance * Product allowance * Access to discounts at 1000's of retailers * Contributory pension of up to 14% by Diageo * Company freeshares upon joining * Sharesave/sharepurchase/sharematch options * Cycle to work scheme * Annual bonus of circa 15% of your base salary (dependent on performance) * 34 days annual leave per annum including bank holidays * 6 months paid parental leave to all employees 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. 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, mindsets, 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. Feel encouraged? Then this may be the opportunity for you. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application.
Do you enjoy influencing teams and working in a fast-paced, exciting environment? Are you someone who thrives on inspiring change? Are you looking for a role that enables progression to an Area Manager?, * Significant working experience in a process environment with experience working with cross-functional teams and leading projects. * Yellow and Green belt Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement Training. * A proven track record of utilising manufacturing excellence tools and techniques such as 5S, set up time reduction, Lean six sigma, Asset Care, problem-solving and, improvement techniques. * Ability to interpret and analyse extensive data sources to identify loss and waste, cost saving opportunities and trends. * Knowledge of SAP is preferred.
Runcorn, England
Diageo
Consulting & Strategy
Competitive
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