Role:   SYSTEMS LEAD

Location: Littleconnell Brewery

Contract:   18 Month Fixed Term Contract

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.

About the role 

Systems Lead is a member of the Littleconnell Operations team, reporting to the Operations Manager. The Systems lead will play a pivotal role in ensuring that the systems being rolled out for the site are designed to meet our operational needs, validate their operation and ensure their smooth implementation. As the team’s system subject matter expert, key systems such as SAP, our eco designated Manufacturing Information System (MIS), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Lab Information Management System (LIMS), Governance Systems (e.g. Enablon) and Connected Worker Platforms will require the Systems Lead’s input, guidance and validation for effective implementation and integration.  

Key Responsibilities  

• As the Operations team’s system subject matter expert, guide the team in implementing the digital strategy for the site, targeting a paperless and pioneering manufacturing facility.  

• Work closely the central Digital & Technology (D&T) and act as the key conduit between D&T and Littleconnell Operations team. 

• Ensure systems provided by D&T (SAP, Governance Systems) are set up to meet operational requirements and support the validation of these systems on the ground.  

• As the key validation owner within the Operations team, ensure that SAP process orders and other transactions work effectively, with accurate data flow between systems and coach others within the operational teams to ensure site compliance.  

• Ensure that the site systems and work practices facilitate physical stock alignment within SAP and allow real time financial reporting.  

• Development and validation of the Customs reporting requirements for beer release from site. 

• Work with the St Jame’s Gate central data team & stock manager to understand our systems and share knowledge and standard process where required.  

• Guide our OT systems providers to provide MIS, MES and LIMS systems that support our ambition to be a world class manufacturing facility, with effective quality and performance reporting and information management systems that meet our requirements.  

• As the operations team validation owner of these MIS, MES and LIMS systems, work with the providers to ensure a seamless cross over through design, set-up, commissioning, and full production launch.  

• Ensuring accuracy of production tracking and quality information for effective track and trace activity.  

• Support system interface design and work to troubleshoot and resolve OT/IT interface issues and SAP/MIS/MIS/LIMS interface issues as required , with the aim of minimising required manual inputs. 

• Work with our systems providers to ensure the development of all digital tracking/reporting methods to capture key site important metric and performance data, particularly around our energy management, capacity/OOE and extract efficiency. 

• Bring the digital strategy for the site to life through close working relationships and standard process sharing with the Diageo Manufacturing Excellence and Digital Strategy teams, becoming a key driver and developer of the Connected Worker Platform (Zaptic) and other digital innovations to support plant performance into the future.  

• Build and maintain key relationships with Diageo central teams, St James Gate data team, stock management and systems providers, and manage stakeholders to support the rollout of our systems.  

• Understand the impacts of best-in-class Data Management on the business and work pro-actively towards seamless and accurate solutions for the site and our customers.  

• Examine our work practices and develop solutions to digitalise, automate and facilitate activities and achieve a paperless and efficient work environment.  

• Develop all relevant site workflows to demarcate all relevant reporting and tracking activities for the site operational teams , ensuring all team members are trained in their implementation. 

Essential Qualifications/Experience: 

• Advanced formal training or further education   

• Significant experience with systems in a process environment, with a proven track record in system development and management to support operations and performance 

Preferred experience: 

• Advanced level Excel skills, particularly in data analysis tools, and MS packages including Word, PowerBI and Outlook. 

• Previous experience developing and managing systems including SAP, IQS (MIS/MES), Harford (LIMS) and Customs.  

• Experience and knowledge working in a relevant manufacturing setting, including Food & Beverage, Pharmaceuticals or FMCG, where quality and performance are central to success.  

• Knowledge of the brewing process is an advantage. 

• Greenfield site or CAPEX project experience, where systems development and rollout was a requirement, is a distinct advantage.  

Leadership & Success 

• Ability to think creatively, with a blue-sky attitude to imagine and develop new work practices and approaches.  

• To provide Digital leadership within the team & engaging and coaching members of the site leadership and operational teams to embrace digital tools and work practices.  

• Strong attention to details and analytical skills.  

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, building strong working relationships and managing stakeholders.  

• Shows commitment to outstanding teamwork- coaches, collaborates and influences appropriately.   

• Will demonstrate flexibility in terms of attitude and work practices.   

• Ability to work efficiently in fast-paced environment.   
• Understanding of the wider site important metrics, priorities and the areas where digital tools and systems can support and drive performance. 

Leadership Capabilities: 

• Win through Execution - Lead bold execution in a fast-moving world 

• Inspire through Purpose - Amplify our purpose internally and externally 

• Shape the Future - Create focus and ownership for shaping Diageo’s future ambition 

• Invest in Talent - Harness the full extent of Diageo’s talent and diversity 

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 including: 

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 improve, 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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