Liquid Technologist - Beer
Location: St James Gate (Dublin)
12 Month Fixed Term Contract
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.
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Purpose of the Role:
This role sits in the Beer Liquid team, reporting to the Head of Brand Change and Innovation, within beer category. The role is instrumental in Diageo's journey to become the most innovative, trusted and most respected consumer goods company in the world.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- Leading the liquid commercialisation activities across a wide variety of liquid types, from beer, Low/No-Alc, cider and Cocktails to distilled spirits and formulated products.
- Partnering with our Brand Change teams in Africa markets to support liquid commercialisation.
- Leading the liquid concept development stage of NTW Innovations for beer and brewed products globally.
- Leads liquid activities for new innovations from pre concept through to post-launch in accordance with the Navigate process and aligned with the Brand Change Standards.
- Seeks to understand consumer insights and develops great liquids on brief, within timeline standards for quality, cost and consumer testing hurdles.
- Provides Supply input and commercial grounding for new liquids during project development and commercialisation phases, driving resolution of commercialization hurdles that may arise and managing regular project communications, partnering with Supply Project Managers, to Supply and Demand stakeholders, Technical Operations, and the broader Supply community.
- Builds great relationships with stakeholders both within Diageo's supply and demand organisations and with suppliers to Diageo.
- Applies strong project management skills to develop and manage project timelines, addresses technical challenges and ensures risk profiles and mitigation plans are developed and completed for each project.
Skills and Experience Required:
- You will have proven practical experience in a relevant technical role (Brand Change, Operations, Governance) with a deep knowledge in liquid manufacturing in the brewed or formulated product area.
- You'll have Product / concept development experience with proven delivery in development and/or commercialisation of beverages or food products.
- Ideally you will have a Science Degree or equivalent experience with specific food science or food/beverage related element.
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
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.