Asset Care Team Leader needed at Diageo

About the role: 

• Work at the tier 1 & 2 to deliver Asset Care functional expertise across the area/site and lead the shift Asset Care Technicians and support asset care support team to resolve complex equipment problems  
• Actively lead and sponsor capex and innovation activity at site level  
• Lead and advocate good governance around internal and external compliance (health & safety, quality and environment).  
• Continuous Improvement – accountable for specialist improvement activity  
• Provide high levels of specialist support to the operations teams.  
• Proactively lead on performance analysis that drives improvement actions that address adverse performance trends.  
• Lead the MMS Asset Care deployment within the Asset Care areas of responsibility.  
• Work with Operating Equipment Manufacturers to drive faster problem solving and greater plant availability  
• Support in delivery of outstanding performance in all aspects of the balanced scorecard (Safety, Quality, Environment, Asset Care, Delivery, Productivity, Cost and Morale).  
• Deliver and improve performance targets in safety, quality, service, cost and asset care.  

Role Responsibilities: 

• Ensure adherence to Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality Standards and compliance to maintenance regulatory standards at all times. 
• Lead the deployment of the MMS Asset Care practices in the shift asset care teams and within the support team  
• Lead the specialist support team to ensure maximum equipment availability. 
• Ensure the asset care team execute all scheduled specialist improvement activity.  
• Attend and lead T1 and 2 daily asset care review meetings and take appropriate action to provide support to course correct non-conformance. 
• Continuously drives for next level of performance through review of Autonomous Maintenance, Asset Care and Focused Improvement.  
• Ensure effective management of spare parts. 
• Review RCM activity on a weekly basis  
• Take responsibility for the asset care budget and ensure most cost-effective solutions are executed. 
• Develop team morale, recognize great performance and take timely action to address under performance where necessary. 
• Role model and coach team in the use of problem-solving tools  
• Apply specialist knowledge to lead improvement projects using DMAIC/RCPS methodology. 
• Engage with the Daily Operational Review meetings to raise, discuss and follow up on persistent performance issues to root cause problem solving and effective control. 
• Add to the maintenance system by optimizing work schedules to add value. 
• Carry out standby activities as and when required. 
• Carry out audits and inspections on equipment deems to fall under legislative requirements. 
• Able to run with and manage projects such eg.FI improvements. 
• Flexible to work additional hours and/or over time hours as and when required. 
• Manage people performance, coaching and development of a multi-disciplined team. 

Experience / skills required: 

• Ability to manage people performance, coaching and development of a multi-disciplined team  
• At least 5 years supervisory experience in an operations environment  
• Proficient in use of standard business tools MS Office, SAP and Diageo specific systems  
• Understanding of Asset Performance and maintenance philosophy with excellent Process Improvement and a solid foundation in process understanding and problem solving (eg root cause analysis)  
• Thorough working knowledge and demonstrated expertise in all areas of plant  
• Proactive structured problem-solving skills learnt through exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, TPM or Manex  
• Expert knowledge of RCPS, 5S, Set Up Time Reduction, Autonomous Maintenance  
• Basic financial awareness, understanding of business drivers, budgeting processes.  
• Project Management skills & experience  
• Track record of maintenance management – KPI improvement, planning effectiveness and adherence to ClI  
• Functioned in an environment with FSSC accreditation with clear understanding of how maintenance influences food safety and quality.  

Desirable:  

• Good working knowledge of Environmental legislation and standards  
• Best in class people management practices  
• Commercial understanding of production & supply chain management. Financially aware – Capex, R&M  
• Deep knowledge of ME, packaging, lean methodologies, process control, RCM  
• SAP (or MRP systems), Planned Maintenance, Environmental and Quality and safety systems. 
• Excellence in Supply Chain  
• Is experienced of working within the Performance Management structure of KPI’s and Tier Review Meeting Structure  
• Has a proven track record in adherence to Core Process and Standards  
• Demonstrates role model behavior and coaches’ others to follow a consistent approach and go beyond mandatory minimum requirements.  
• Proactively leverages the learning curriculums and materials on Diageo Academy and other sources to continuously grow and develop in role.  

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