Diageo with its subsidiary, Guinness Nigeria Plc, is recruiting for the following position(s):
Job Title: Packaging Operations Support Manager – West Africa
Reference ID: 28415BR
Function: Supply
Type of Job: Full Time
Country: Nigeria
Level: L4
Reports To: Manufacturing Support Director
Context/Scope:
• Africa is the highest growth area in Diageo, with Africa contributing 27% of Diageo's growth.
• Guinness is one of Diageo's Global Priority Brands and was Diageo's third biggest NSV contributor in F09. Regional Brands include Malta, Tusker, Harp, Pilsner, Satzenbrau, Smirnoff Ice, Alvaro
• Supply is critical to enable such high levels of brand growth - through exemplary service to our customers, by maximising the value of our assets and investments, by protecting the reputation of our business and brands, enabling innovation, and ensuring our people to flourish in the face of this challenge. Our business is also committed to ensuring 5 million people have access to fresh water by 2011 through the 'Water of Life' Programme. www.theinfostride.com
• This role will play a key role in achieving and ensuring delivery of Packaging Performance promise, They will align and champion the improvement programs and ensure compliance to standards. Extensive travel will be required between Hub countries.
Leadership Responsibilities:
• This role will champion packaging efficiency improvements, process quality and cost improvement across Africa.
• This role will lead up to 5 Packaging Specialists.
Qualifications and Experience Required:
• University degree in Science with an Engineering/ Operational qualification/status. Diploma Master Brewer (IOB) qualification.
• Experience in a Senior production role (five plus years) such as Packaging manager/Production manager/ Brewing manager
• Detailed and in-depth understanding of packaging operations best practice in relation to a Site operation. www.theinfostride.com
• Expert manufacturing management principles and techniques in packaging, perfect plant. . Understanding of best practice implementation model and strategy.
• Understanding of the principles of change management and cultures in different countries. Analytical problem solving and auditing skills.Basic training skills. Understanding of governance standards such as LTO, ISO, and HACCP. Self-motivated and achievement oriented leader
Barriers to Success in Role:
• Lack of ability to influence personnel in the IMCs
• Insufficient drive and resilience to achieve results
• Lack of cultural awareness and understanding of the realities of a developing economy
• Lack of ability to prioritise, balance meeting targets and standards with pragmatism and reality
Role to be based in West Africa and will require a considerable amount of travel across the Supply Hub markets, therefore the incumbent needs to manage the role effectively from a variety of locations
How to Apply:
• Visit Diageo Careers (http://www.diageo-careers.com/Pages/home.aspx)
• Click on "Search & apply"
• Click on "Search openings"
• Scroll down and enter "Reference ID" as Keyword
• Then select the position for more information and application
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