About us:

From Arthur Guinness to Johnnie Walker, our business was founded on people of outstanding character, and in 250 years, nothing has 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 build the best performing, most trusted and respected Consumer Products Company in the world. To achieve these, we need the world’s very best people.

Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.

Purpose of Role:     

Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, the Asset Care Team Leader (ACTL) position is a technical role with primary function in execution of both planned/scheduled and unplanned/breakdown work. The role is accountable for the efficient and effective use of all maintenance resources and materials on a designated crew. The ACTL is charged with the development of the craftspeople assigned to ensure the site has a well-trained, effective, and efficient maintenance workforce. From both a planned and unplanned perspective, the goal is to remove obstacles that prevent the effective and timely execution of maintenance work and to emphasize and implement safe work practices.

Key Outputs:    

• Responsible for Safety, Quality, Food Safety and Environmental compliance on the crew they manage.

• Ensure that all work; including modifications and changes to any process have a clear, valid and complete work order with all specified approvals.

• Ensure attendance at daily Tier 1 (operations shift handover) meetings to understand the events of the last 24 hours.

• Facilitate the Maintenance Tier 1 (Maintenance shift handover). Validate the Shift Report (Downtime issues, Completed WO's, outstanding issues to hand over/follow up on listed in RED).

• Report out at Production Tier 2 meeting with fellow team leads with items pertaining to maintenance

• Review all planned job packages for labor requirements, materials, parts, methods, permits, and priorities.

• Distribute work orders and job plans directly to those assigned to perform the task. Assign a full day’s work at the start of the shift.

• Work in partnership with the Planner/Schedulers to understand work order backlog and priorities. 

• Spend at least 60% of the shift on the floor engaging with the Mechanics as the Production liaison for Maintenance.

• Control/Manage job execution including quality, duration, cost and thoroughness of all work under their direct supervision. Direct Mechanics in the performance of approved maintenance jobs.

• Collaborate with Production on any changes in duration or any other conditions that impact the schedule.

• Control all maintenance crew payroll, overtime, tardiness, and absenteeism in accordance with established site standards.

• Ensure the orderly conduct of maintenance team members with respect to company policy and procedures compliance. 

• Provide support and technical guidance to ensure proper job execution.

• Drive improved Changeover and Changeover parts management.

• Ensure accurate distribution of time and materials to specific jobs by ensuring accurate work order completion information, including failure cause, action taken, component and condition found information within SAP.

• Ensure that good housekeeping and safe work practices are followed.

• Own specific Equipment Centers continuous improvement in Overall Equipment Effectiveness

• Support innovation initiatives throughout the site bottling halls

• Actively lead safety awareness and information sharing meetings

• Drive crew engagement

• Devote ample time to On-The-Job (OJT) training and observation of skills exhibited by each individual to settle where individual skills enhancements are necessary, i.e. did the job take longer than necessary?

• Provide training to Mechanics and others with respect to SAP.

• Develop and maintain individual Development Plans as well as conduct regular 1:1 feedback sessions.

• Develop Mechanic strengths you'll need in Plant Utilities

• Be a Continuous Learner yourself

Qualifications and Experience Required:

• BS in Engineering or other Technical field required

• 5+ years manufacturing or maintenance supervision experience

• Hydraulic and pneumatic maintenance experience

• Drive systems/transmissions experience

• Basic Controller/Processor, Industrial Electrical Wiring, Mechanical/Electrical Devices and Circuits experience Basic Drive Maintenance, Installations, troubleshooting experience

• SAP experience

Flexible Working Statement:

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.

Rewards & Benefits Statement:

We recognize and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package.  Please click here for more details.

Diversity statement:

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.

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At Diageo certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including annual incentive payment and stock awards. US-based employees are eligible for healthcare benefits, retirement benefits , short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellness benefits and industry leading parental leave, among others.  (Benefits/perks listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Diageo and the country where you work.)  The salary range displayed is the salary range for the role’s primary location.