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Trainee Business Leader

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Trainee Business Leader

Saint Andrews, United Kingdom

Bio Energy Plant - Trainee Business Leader

3-Year Fixed-Term Contract

Cameronbridge, Scotland

Shift Pattern: 6am-02pm, 2pm-10pm, 8am-05pm, the shift changes every week with weekend working every third week

End Date to apply: 4th December 2024

Join our Supply Chain and Manufacturing Team

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 27,000+ 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.

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About the Role:

To undertake a robust 3-year training programme which will involve developing leadership capabilities in the role of Bio Energy Business Leader within Cameronbridge Site. During the training period the trainee will work as part of the management team at the BEP (Bio Energy Plant) to support the delivery of BEP production and improvement commitments as well as undertaking ad hoc projects as required. The success of the BEP is critical to delivering on Cameronbridge and Diageo's sustainability targets on our 2030 ambition of Net Zero carbon and delivering industry leading water use. This role has been built as part of our commitment to developing great leaders for the future, to develop in all the below:

Support the implementation of the manufacturing excellence system (referred to as TRACC internally) across the site, delivering sustained improvements and standards, building internal capabilities. They will lead & advocate the Manufacturing Excellence Systems (MMS) Programme to develop performance, standards, capabilities and asset care to exceed balanced scorecard targets. Set & achieve MMS departmental deployment plan working in partnership with the Performance Improvement Lead.

Provide outstanding leadership through delivering outstanding results and setting clear strategic direction in an operational area to RUN the business. To lead and advocate good governance to ensure that all health, safety and environment targets are met by driving site compliance with all legislation and internal Company Standards. Drive the risk compliance agenda across their group to ensure improved site performance against important risk metrics and delivery of site strategy goal of 100% compliance. Work at the tier 1 level leading and motivating the shift team to take accountability to deliver World Class performance in all aspects of the balanced scorecard and morale, supervising and optimizing process operations where possible.

Throughout the entirety of role the individual will lead and facilitate continuous improvement activities to support the delivery of breakthrough performance improvements across Cameronbridge. They will become a trainee Performance Partner to Business Leaders with joint accountability for results of the line through brilliant execution of IMPROVE projects. Create an environment that supports an inclusive and positive culture, where people feel they are listened to, valued and developed. Manage the high level of day-to-day complexities in a complex and busy operational environment to deliver high quality products in a safe manner to plan.

About You:
  • The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate strong people and leadership skills and ability as a great teammate.
  • The NEBOSH Health and Safety qualification is desirable for the role - if you don't already have it you need to be willing to achieve this qualification.
  • You will have to be an effective communicator with effective influencing skills.
  • You will have experience in developing effective working relationships with stakeholders and working in partnership with other teams
  • Proactive structured problem evaluation & solving skills learnt through exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) or Manufacturing excellence.


Working with Us

Join us and you can also expect a highly competitive and flexible rewards and benefits package including 19% shift allowance, annual bonus, product allowance, 6 months paid parental leave, private medical insurance, share options, contributary pension scheme.

Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to Diageo's purpose of "celebrating life every day everywhere". This purpose is, in itself, inclusive in nature, as it values everybody irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality or ethnicity.

We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realize its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the 180 countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow and our values, purpose and standards set the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution each person brings.

About Us

From Arthur Guinness to Johnnie Walker, our business was founded on people of great character and in 250 years, nothing's changed. We're the world's leading premium alcohol company. Our brands are industry icons. And our success is thanks to the strength of our people, in every role. It's why we trust them with our legacy. And it's why we reward them with the career-defining opportunities that they deserve.

Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected Consumer Products Company in the world. To achieve these, we need the world's very best people.

We're looking for people with 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.

Client-provided location(s): Cameron Bridge, Leven KY8 5RR, UK
Job ID: Diageo-JR1105759
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Pension
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led

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