Job Description :

Job Title: Shift Brewing Manager

Level: L5

Reports To: Brewing Manager

About the Function:

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.

About the team:

The Shift Brewing Manager is responsible for running the brewing and blending processes on shift basis to deliver Brewing core critical metrics, with full responsibility for the efficient and effective performance of the brewing shift operations and the brewing shift team.

The Brewing Shift Manager is responsible for meeting the Brewing OEE, Brewing Conversion Efficiency (Waste), IPQI and Technical Flavour Score targets for the brewing operations in a cost effective manner.

The incumbent is also responsible for the entrenchment of Manufacturing Management Systems (MMS) in a safe and healthy working environment.

As the frontline manager, the shift brewing manager must be conversant with Human resource policies, particularly in the area of disciplinary and grievance procedures, in resolving people issues in the teams to create and maintain a highly motivated team.

About the role:

The Shift Brewing Manager is responsible for running the brewing and blending processes on shift basis to deliver Brewing core KPIs, with full responsibility for the efficient and effective performance of the brewing shift operations and the brewing shift team.

The Brewing Shift Manager is responsible for meeting the Brewing OEE, Brewing Conversion Efficiency (Waste), IPQI and Technical Flavour Score targets for the brewing operations in a cost effective manner.

The incumbent is also responsible for the entrenchment of Manufacturing Management Systems (MMS) in a safe and healthy working environment.

As the frontline manager, the shift brewing manager must be conversant with Human resource policies, particularly in the area of disciplinary and grievance procedures, in resolving people issues in the teams to create and maintain a highly motivated team.

Role Responsibilities:

Commit to Occupational Health and Safety standards. Frequently state and articulate that Safety is our No.1 priority.

Be visible as an ambassador for safety by behaving in a safe manner at all times and always challenging unsafe practices and behaviour of others, reprimanding where appropriate.

Adhere strictly to the site safety rules and systems and equipment operational procedures.  Deliver AOP through accurate production planning in consultation with the Brewing Manager Own and drive the Excellence in Supply Chain (EISC) agenda in Brewing and ensure 100% compliance to PPCRS tool such SICs, Walkabouts and leading Shift Based Team (SBT) and Daily/Weekly Brewing Tier 2 Meetings.

Report daily process parameters to improve process control for delivery of >98% IPQI and 100% adherence to Codex standards, taking and driving actions to address variability in production process.

 Review departmental microbiological regimes including adherence to CIPs to deliver >98% Micro score

Own and drive specialised processes/activities in brewing department such as yeast propagation and new product development/innovations or trials

Take part in Site taste Panel, taking and owning actions to address off flavours in finished product to deliver > 8.5 Taste Scores

Manage variable cost down to 95% of budget, brewhouse OEE of >92% and process waste of < 4.0%

Improve core skills of operators and technicians towards multi-skilling

Interact with other departmental managers (as appropriate), to ensure that target volumes are achieved at the right quality and time and at optimum cost.

Own the brewing department during shift.

Experience / skills required:

BSc Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food Science/Technology, Process Engineering or Chemical Engineering with a minimum of 3 years in food and beverage industry. Holder of IBD Diploma in Brewing Certificate is preferred.

Computer Literate

Resource leadership skills

People management & motivational skills

Networking/influencing /communication skills

Knowledge in Root Cause Problem Solving (RCPS)

Flexible Working Statement:

Flexibility is key to our success. From part-time and compressed hours to different locations, our people work flexibly in ways to suit them. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you’re supported from day one

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, mindsets, 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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