Process Controller

Type: 1 year Fixed-Term Contract

About us

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, Diageo is home to some of the world’s most iconic drinks. From Johnnie Walker and Guinness to Tanqueray, Smirnoff and Don Julio, we craft brands chosen for life’s moments — from everyday connections to landmark celebrations.  

Bring your talent, curiosity and ambition, and strive for your personal best alongside people who challenge, support and learn from each other. Together, as one outstanding team, we keep learning, improving and raising the bar for our brands, our business and each other.  

Join us and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.

About the Function

Supply Chain & Manufacturing is where our brands are made, moved and delivered to the world. 

With over half of our people working across more than 100 sites, this is a complex, large-scale operation that brings together production, logistics, engineering and supplier partnerships. 

It’s fast-paced and hands-on, with teams working together to ensure quality, efficiency and sustainability at every stage. From sourcing ingredients to getting products into customers’ hands, you’ll play a role in delivering the brands people know and love. 

Join our Beer Team in St. James

In 1759, Arthur Guinness made the bold decision to sign a 9,000 year lease on a brewery site at St. James’s Gate in Dublin, heralding the arrival of what would become one of Ireland’s most iconic brands and best loved beers, GUINNESS® Beer is the primary liquid supply chain of the ISC brewing Business, producing all of Diageo’s outstanding collection of brands like Guinness, Hop House 13, Rockshore and Smithwicks. Beer & Brewing has a constant focus on the marriage of craft & productivity through manufacturing excellence techniques - standardisation and simplification in everything we do. 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.

About the role

Our Beer operations are made up of approximately 400 employees who are engaged in roles across four locations (St James's Gate, LittleConnell, Belfast Packaging and Runcorn Packaging). As a Process Controller, you'll:

• Manufacture products of the highest quality to agreed customer service levels, safely and efficiently.
• Operate 2 keg lines and related Process Plant which produces almost 7 million kegs annually consisting of 25 different beer types, 4 different keg sizes and 50 different SKU’s.
• Drive the Process Continuous Improvement agenda in the Keg Plant.

Your key responsibilities and accountabilities will be as follows:

• At all times adhere to Diageo health and safety, environmental, and food safety standards.
• Understand the functions and workings of machines and perform autonomous maintenance tasks.
• Manage and control all processes including operation of packaging machinery.
• Carry out quality analyses relevant to the role, and ensure quality is right the first time and all data input.
• Apply Manufacturing Excellence tools and techniques.

Work Pattern

In this role you'll primarily be on day shift (Mon-Fri) however some shift cover, and flexibility will be required at times.

About you

We’re looking for people with character: driven, resilient, and open-minded. You’ll be commercially astute, target-driven driven, and flexible – as our work can change quickly.

When it comes to experience, you'll be able to demonstrate the following:

• Demonstrated detailed understanding of Brewing/Packaging processes, Quality & Environmental systems and Engineering/Maintenance.
• Understand how to apply diagnostic and problem-solving skills in a production environment.
• Experience of applying continuous improvement techniques in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience of working in a high-performance team and delivering agreed objectives.
• Understand and be proficient in information systems, e.g. SAP, Harford, Microsoft Office & MES etc.
• Knowledge of risk standards (Quality H&S Environment) Safety and hygiene compliance procedures.
• Demonstrate a detailed understanding of the Permit to Work system and H&S statutory requirements/ responsibilities/ obligations to the appropriate level.

Working with Us  

Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.  

We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package.

Our purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life’s moments. And it’s our people, with their different experiences, perspectives and talents, who make that possible.  

We value diversity in its broadest sense and want everyone to feel they can belong, contribute and strive for their personal best. You’ll work alongside people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives — challenging, supporting and learning from one another as one outstanding team.  

Together, we’re constantly learning and improving, combining the strength of our people, capabilities and iconic brands to raise the bar, grow and win. Wherever you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, make an impact and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.  

Ready to bring your best? This could be your opportunity.  

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application.  

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