Balcones ManEx Manager

Job Description :

Balcones ManEx Manager

*External Title – Continuous Improvement – Lean Manufacturing Excellence Manager

Level 5

Reports to Balcones Site Director

Context/Scope:

This role supports the Balcones operations site on all continuous improvement initiatives as a new site within the Diageo supply chain network. This role will be responsible for establishing and implementing continuous improvement practices, and then continue to build as the site progresses through the continuous improvement agenda.

About the Function:

Supply Chain and Manufacturing

To be used for the Job Profiles of: Customer Service Technical, Customs and Compliance, Logistics and Transport, Planning Warehouse Operations, Agriculture, Brewing, Distilling and Maturation, Engineering and Maintenance, Manufacturing Excellence, Packaging, Health and Safety, Quality Assurance, Research and Development, Supply Leadership, Brand Change

Our Supply Chain and Manufacturing team are problem-solvers, sourcing, producing, and delivering our much-loved brands to delight customers around the globe. Over half of Diageo’s 30,000+ people work in Supply Chain and Manufacturing. It’s an intricate and sophisticated operation that’s the product of logistical, manufacturing, and technical collaborations.

Our teams in 100 sites in over 30 countries cover production facilities, supplier relationships, customer collaborations and third-party agreements. We’re committed to realising our ‘Society 2030: Spirit of Progress’ goals, to protect the environment and support our farmers and suppliers. Whatever your skills and experience, we’ll help you to thrive in our inclusive culture.

Job Description:

Diageo’s performance ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. We are proud of the brands we make and the enjoyment they give to millions. We are passionate about alcohol playing a positive role in society as part of a balanced lifestyle. It is central to our purpose to celebrate life, every day, everywhere.

At the Balcones site, this role will:

• Interface directly with middle and senior management to improve and deploy best in class practices and standards.
• Support and execution of capability building programs aligned with business digital transformation objectives and site mission 
• Act as the driving force behind strategic, operational and organizational initiatives.
• Provide insight through analytics and drive continuous improvement implementation efforts.
• Improve performance in terms of both line efficiency and line OEE.
• Act as the site representative on relevant regional teams.
• Standardize ways of working based on best in class practices, inputs from the participants, and the global PTS framework.
• Ensure all procedures and ways of working are properly documented, kept up-to-date and accessible to all the users through relevant systems.
• Improve capability of the operators, Team Leaders and Management teams by defining a standardized up-skilling program.
• Provide technical support and seen as the subject matter expert in all aspects of ManEx.
• During launch, hands on support in Tier meetings.
• Support operations on strategically critical business needs.
• Support and model behaviors to deliver Zero Harm.
• Collaborate with operational partners to deliver against critical metric objectives for the line.
• Drive reduction in targeted waste streams.
• Support, coach, and track root cause problem solving to permanently address issues within the operation.
• Through implementation of lean techniques, optimize safety, quality, production, distillation and cost objectives through employee involvement and team building approach to problem solving.
• Direct the planning and implementation of key initiatives to improve site operations.
• Remain abreast of industry changes and new technology, equipment, systems, and procedures as they relate to improving the key operations.
• Link with planning and development guidelines (cycle schedules, sequencing, etc.) are clear for effective planning of operations.
• Follow, coach, and train Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMP), and follow general housekeeping guidelines and rules for Food Safety Regulations. Keep area updated with 5S.

Qualifications:

• 4 year Bachelor's Degree or equivalent preferably in Engineering or related field with advanced training and experience in Lean Manufacturing / CI (Lean/Six Sigma Certification). Experienced at CPG preferred.
• 5+ years track record across a range of Engineering or Manufacturing disciplines preferably in the beverage / food business or CPG companies, including time in both a front-line and management role.
• Solid, demonstrated experience in implementing world class tools and lean manufacturing techniques and managing site wide change initiatives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven leadership skills, particularly creating possibilities and change management, consistently delivering great performance and managing people for success.
• Must have exceptional influencing skills and be proficient in presentation and training others.
• Demonstrated leadership and role modeling in breakthrough performance coaching to build higher performing teams.
• Excellent organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple priorities and manage time effectively.
• Superior problem solving and analytical skills (both quantitative and qualitative).
• Self-motivated and able to achieve high impact in an unstructured environment.

Flexible Working Statement: 

Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.  

Rewards & Benefits Statement:

We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package including:

· [Recruiter to list relevant market/region benefits].

Diversity statement:

Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this. We embrace 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 and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, and more.

Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.

Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.

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Worker Type :

Regular

Primary Location:

Balcones

Additional Locations :

Job Posting Start Date :

2025-04-04

Salary Range:

Minimum Salary:

$96000

Maximum Salary:

$160000

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.