Performance Improvement Lead
Performance Improvement Lead - Baileys
Mallusk, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Permanent - Full Time
Closing Date : 7 September 2025
Join our Supply Team
As the home of iconic brands such as Baileys, Guinness, Smirnoff, and Johnnie Walker, at Diageo we source, produce and deliver 6.5 billion litres of world-leading products every year across 180 markets globally. Because of this huge undertaking, we rely on highly advanced systems as well as the very best talent to make sure our businesses continue to run smoothly.
Our indulgent blend of aged Irish whiskey and luscious Irish dairy cream, with hints of cocoa and vanilla, is loved the world over and sold in over 160 countries. Produced and bottled exclusively in Ireland, Baileys is enjoyed drizzled over ice cream, swirled into coffee or simply poured over ice.
The world's supply of Baileys comes from two production sites; Dublin and Belfast. Over 8.5 million cases of Baileys Original and Baileys Flavours leave the gates of these two sites every year, destined for over 130 countries worldwide. This role is based at Baileys Mallusk packaging facility in Belfast.
About this role
At Diageo, we are committed to excellence and continuous improvement in all our operations. As a Performance Improvement Lead at our Baileys Mallusk site, you will play a pivotal role in driving cultural change and operational efficiency. You will collaborate with various teams to implement strategies that enhance performance, reduce waste, and achieve significant cost efficiencies aligned with our business goals. Your leadership will be instrumental in fostering an environment of innovation and accountability.
Other key responsibilities include:
- Developing and coaching cultural change initiatives aimed at achieving Zero Stops & Zero Waste.
- Acting as a performance partner to operations managers, shift managers, and Packaging Team Leaders with joint accountability for line scorecard results (Safety/Quality/Cost/Service).
- Implementing and coaching sustainable deployment of MMS practices, leading at least one practice at the line/hall level.
- Facilitating plant and process problem-solving efforts using tools like Loss & Waste analysis, RCPS, DMAIC.
- Coaching line teams on troubleshooting tools to enhance their capabilities.
- Providing performance data to drive continuous improvement activities into weekly planning meetings.
- Supporting line teams in driving an integrated approach to continuous improvement at T1 & T2 levels.
- Leading strategic improvement projects using methodologies like 5Why, FT-DMAIC, Yellow Belt, Green Belt.
- Driving the loss & waste agenda by providing data insights and strategies for prioritizing improvements.
- Supporting capital expenditure projects by acting as the key interface with contractors on asset/process improvements.
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What We Are Looking For:
We seek a dynamic lead with strong interpersonal skills who can effectively communicate across all levels of the plant. You will have experience in a process environment demonstrating effective stakeholder engagement to enhance organizational effectiveness. A consistent track record of utilizing manufacturing excellence tools such as 5S, Lean Six Sigma is crucial. You will hold or be willing to work towards a NEBOSH certificate.
If you're ready to lead transformative change within our operations team while driving significant business benefits through improved performance standards-apply today!
Working with Us
We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package including:
- Contemporary work life balance policies and wellbeing activities
- Product allowance
- Contributary pension scheme
- Annual performance bonus
- Share options
Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this.
We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you'll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You'll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more.
Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to new heights and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- FSA With Employer Contribution
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- Happy Hours
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- Pension
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Woman founded/led
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