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