Asset Care Team Leader needed at Diageo

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Job title : Asset Care Team Leader

Job Location : KwaZulu-Natal,

Deadline : May 07, 2025

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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: TE

Experience / skills required:   

  • A qualified time served trade (Mechanical) or local equivalent is essential  
  • Relevant IBD qualification (General Certificate in Spirits/Beer Packaging) or willing to complete. 
  • Minimum N6 or Equivalent trade test  
  • Minimum of 5 years in an FMCG environment , Preferably bottling  

Experience :  

  • 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. 

Accountabilities:

  • 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 Focussed 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, recognise 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 optimising 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. 

Excellence in Supply Chain  :

  • Is experienced in 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  

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