Distillery Flex Operator

Job Description :
From pioneers like Arthur Guinness, John Walker and Elizabeth Cumming, to the digital disrupters already shaping our future, at Diageo, we've never stopped looking forward. We're continuing to build on our heritage and, with eCommerce at the heart of everything we do, we're creating our legacy for tomorrow. Join us and explore new ways ahead with digital sales channels, consumer insight and data. As you help us to keep shaking up the market with industry-leading solutions, you'll transform your career too.
About us
Diageo is the world's leading premium drinks company with an outstanding collection of brands, such as Bulleit, Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Baileys, Captain Morgan, Tanqueray and Guinness. With over 200 brands in 180 countries and a global network of entrepreneurial individuals, we blend a diverse range of experience, knowledge and skills. We connect customers and consumers to our iconic products and create innovative experiences that bring people together to celebrate life.
About the role
At Diageo Bulleit, we seek to operate a Zero Harm environment. We believe everyone goes home safe, every day, everywhere! In this role you will promote and lead a spirit of "Safety First" in all other areas of the operation! The ability to address problems and work in highly effective teams is critical for success. As a self-motivated member of the Diageo Bulleit Distillery Team, you will provide support, training and mentor to your fellow team members, and encourage and engage others. You will have the opportunity to also work closely with multi-functional departments (Operations, Risk, Quality, Maturation, Logistics, and Procurement) to ensure the safe and efficient operation of all aspects of the facility. A few more things:

• Control and monitoring of distillery processes and related activities. Safety, distillate quality, production efficiency, energy management, production planning and cost efficiency.
• Full compliance with all regulatory requirements and Diageo procedures relating to site risk, TTB and environmental constraints.
• Use of automated production recording and management reporting systems e.g. SAP.
• Demonstration and promotion of positive actions and behaviors within and out with the workplace.
• Support to "on-call" managers that is likely to include:
  The completion of plant operating, H & S, environmental and security checks.
• Performing minor maintenance (cleaning, inspection and lubrication of equipment). Safe & efficient production of a high-quality product.
• Organize and prioritize production operations and dispatches in accordance with agreed plans.
• Identify and analyze any non-conforming deviations from the expected process parameters.
• Respond appropriately to a range of breakdown, accident or emergency situations. This will include initial contact with emergency service(s).
• Maintaining accurate process and inventory records.

The Flex Operator will be fully crossed trained in all distillery functions to provide coverage of distillery operators for vacation, training, short or long-term coverage due to various scenarios. As well Flex Operator will provide coverage for distillery operators occupied on special projects or assignments. The Flex Operator may also be required to complete Safety equipment checks and PM equipment checks. Various other duties may include process pipe labeling, improvement projects, and building sanitation activities.
About you
You will be responsible for:

• Operating the distillery per Standard Operating Procedures.
• Monitoring and controlling the process.
• Identifying and correcting deviations from standard process parameters.
• Reacting to abnormal conditions, breakdowns, and emergencies.
• Maintaining accurate process and inventory records.
• Maintaining a high standard of distillate quality.

You will actively:

• Continually improving distillery operations.
• Meeting or exceeding operations goals/Key Performance Indicators.
• Finding solutions to distillery issues and break downs by using Root Cause Problem Solving.
• Sensory evaluations.
• Optimizing yield and minimizing waste.
• Cross functional training in all distillation areas to support flexibility.

You will need:

• Minimum 21 years of age.
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant process operating experience in any of the following environments distilling/brewing/food manufacture/petrochemical/pharmaceutical and/or the equivalent process technical training with proven achievements.
• Experience working with automated process systems and PLCs.
• Excellent communication skills demonstrated partnership capability and can-do attitude.
• Willingness to work towards industry qualifications.
• Full driving license.
• A working knowledge and understanding of health and safety, TTB and environmental risk management principles.
• PC/Systems skills. SAP knowledge would be an asset.
• Flexibility to adapt to different shift working practices and patterns. The distillery will operate on a 24/7 basis. Shift work is required on a 7-day schedule including holidays. Will be assigned to day shift or night shift once trained.

Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to Diageo's purpose of "celebrating life every day everywhere". This purpose is, in itself, inclusive in nature, as it values everybody irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality or ethnicity.
We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realize its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the 180 countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow and our values, purpose and standards set the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution each person brings.
Worker Type :
Regular
Primary Location:
Shelbyville
Additional Locations :
Job Posting Start Date :
2023-11-13
Salary Range:
Minimum Salary:
$34579
Maximum Salary:
$57631
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.