Job Description : Maturation Warehouse Manager Our performance ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. We are proud of the brands we make and the enjoyment they give to millions. We are passionate about alcohol playing a positive role in society as part of a balanced lifestyle. It is central to our purpose to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. We are a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands across spirits and beer! We produce an assortment of over 200 amazing brands – old and new, large and small, global and local – that are enjoyed in more than 180 countries around the world! Diageo is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (DGE). For more information about Diageo, our people, our brands, and performance, visit us at www.diageo.com. Visit Diageo's global responsible drinking resource, www.DRINKiQ.com, for information, initiatives, and ways to share standard methodology. Diageo’s ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products company in the world. To achieve this, we need the world’s very best people. Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to our purpose of “celebrating life, everyday, everywhere”. Our purpose is inclusive in nature, as it values everybody irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality or ethnicity. The Stitzel-Weller Distillery, Louisville plays a key role in Diageo’s North American distillery portfolio. The Bulleit brand is undergoing significant growth and this role will be pivotal in ensuring that we continue to craft high quality whiskey to meet consumer demands. The Maturing Warehouse Manager is responsible for shipping/receiving, dump/fill barreling and blending operation. This proactive position leads a team of associates to deliver safe, highly efficient, maturing and warehousing operations. As a member of the site leadership team you will be integral in high level decision making impacting both short and long term business strategy guided by resource availability and functional objectives Key Accountabilities Zero Harm - Drive a culture of safety ownership, with a continuous focus on improving safe work practices. Work to eliminate safety hazards, respond quickly to any safety issues, and ensure continued safe operation. Effectively lead and develop a diverse, highly engaged associate team responsible for all aspects of maturing and warehousing operations. A strong leadership and communication skills is critical for this role. Drive a strong engagement platform and drive a continuous improvement culture. Embedding a strong Tier 1, feeding into Tier 2, leading and motivating the team to take accountability in all aspects of the balanced scorecard and morale, monitoring and optimizing process operations where possible. Deliver business strategy by linking Plant, Team and Individual performance. Set objectives and performance standards for Maturing team. Develop and deliver annual team training plans. Remain abreast of changes in maturing and warehousing equipment and technology, insurance regulations and government compliance related to Maturing operations. Deliver Key Performance Indicators of safety, quality and productivity. Deliver the annual Maturing plan and maintain the high quality of the product. Collaborate regularly with NA Whiskey planning team. Communicate production schedules and schedule changes to appropriate departments. Ensure all maturing data is accurate and input to the relevant business reporting systems in compliance with production protocols. Support Diageo’s industry leading environmental initiatives on reducing water, power and steam usage. Develop and implement Maturing budgets focused on labor, maintenance, utilities and consumables - continuously seek improvements or ways to decrease costs in order to deliver the most efficient operation e.g. annual loss/waste analysis. Collaborate with technical and engineering teams on new warehouse builds and other capital investments relating to Maturing activities. Ensure compliance with Diageo and regulatory requirements e.g TTB and EPA. Identify business risks and completes necessary change to achieve performance results. Build & influence relationships within Diageo supply sites and the broader North America business. Required Education and Experience Bachelors Degree in Business, Management, Supply Chain, Science or Engineering. Five plus years of experience in a distillery or manufacturing leadership role Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational skills, the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Ability to work in fast-paced, agile and flexible environment with changing priorities Excellent financial and budgeting experience SAP experience preferred. Customer oriented. Working knowledge of regulatory requirements and safety requirements Leadership - Demonstrated capability: - Able to motivate and coach to success. - Intense sense of ownership - Proven leadership and employee engagement skills. - Exhibits outstanding team building and communication skills. - Ability to influence, persuade, convince, compromise, build consensus. - Able to resolve conflict Worker Type :Regular Primary Location:Stitzel Weller Additional Locations : Job Posting Start Date : 2024-01-08 Salary Range: Minimum Salary: $81529 Maximum Salary: $135881 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. With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much-loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers – the brands we’re building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world. Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you’ll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you’ll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of. With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you’ll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we’ll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential. DRINKiQ What's your DRINKiQ? Take our quiz to understand how alcohol is made and explore the effects of drinking. You can discover everything you need to know at DRINKiQ