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Diageo

Warehouse Team Leader - Fixed Term Contract

Contract will be 6 months (with possible extension)

Here is a little bit about us. At Diageo, we have more than 27,000 forward-thinking and collaborative people working to push our business and brands forward, like they have been doing over hundreds of years. We have a guiding purpose - to Celebrate life every day, everywhere, which permeates everything we do. We want our people to progress and fulfil their potential while at Diageo through giving them the freedom to do the best work of their careers. We also seek to maintain a diverse workforce in which the contributions made by our employees, through the variety of their personalities, experiences and perspectives, creates a stimulating and rewarding working environments. Having colleagues from many different backgrounds gives us deeper insights into our consumer needs and enhances our relationships with all our partners.

• Supervisory responsibilities are in accordance with company policy and applicable laws. Responsibilities include: training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; employee development, rewarding, focusing, and motivating employees; addressing complaints, resolving conflict, solving problems, and verifying payroll sheets.
• Ensure efficient production is achieved and standards are met. Optimize safety, quality, production, and cost objectives through employee involvement and team building approach to problem solving.
• Train and monitor personnel to ensure proper procedures are followed.
• Communicate production schedules and schedule changes to appropriate departments.
• Direct the planning and implementation of key initiatives to improve bottling/warehousing operations.
• Ensure all monthly safety and food safety audits are completed on time, all corrective action items are completed, and all bottling workers understand the goals.
• Review all production paperwork and ensure all paperwork is filled out accurately and completely.
• Ensure production databases are properly maintained and information used for continuous improvement.
• Generate ideas and implement changes in processes and use of equipment to increase efficiency, improve safety and quality, reduce costs, and improve employee morale. Research, write, and implement assigned Capital Authorizations (CAs).
• Remain abreast of industry changes and new technology, equipment, systems, and procedures as they relate to improving the bottling area.
• Assist other departments on material quality, package quality, and other production related issues.
• Work with management staff on safety issues, employee concerns, productivity, and quality.
• Other duties as assigned.

• BA/BS in Business, Management, or Engineering, 2 to 5 plus years of supervisory experience in high speed bottling plant and or warehouse environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in unionized environment a must
• Excellent organization skills. Ability to handle multiple priorities, prioritize effectively and manage time
• Ability to coordinate with other departments, as well as all levels of management
• Through working knowledge and demonstrated expertise in all areas of high speed bottling activities, including machine operations, machine changeovers, start-up, shut down, package quality, Applicable Health & Safety standards, and BATF and/or excise compliance
• Must be able to work a rotating shift