Production Manager

Who are we?

While the name Diageo may be unfamiliar to you, our brands have most likely been with you while you create unforgettable moments of connection and celebration. Imagine crafting the future some of the most well-loved spirits brands across the world, including Smirnoff, Johnnie Walker, Bundaberg Rum and building possibilities within growing brands such as Don Julio, Ciroc, Ello and Aviation Gin. By joining Diageo Australia, you will inspire an exceptional team around you, with offices and teams working from 8 locations across Australia, to build incredible performance and unleash your own potential.

What will your role be?

Step into a pivotal leadership role at our Huntingwood manufacturing site, where you’ll oversee end-to-end Liquid Preparation and Packaging operations that keep our world-class beverages moving. As Production Manager, you’ll be the crucial bridge between frontline Team Leaders and the broader site strategy, ensuring our production plans are delivered safely, reliably and efficiently across every packaging line. You’ll champion Diageo’s Supply Strategy by setting clear functional direction, embedding consistent governance, and building capability across a highly engaged and performance-driven team.

This role is hands-on, people-focused, and deeply influential. Spending close to half your time on the shop floor, you’ll coach teams, reinforce standards, and champion a strong safety, quality and problem-solving culture. You’ll own performance across SQPCDM metrics, balancing daily execution with longer-term improvements that lift productivity, compliance and asset care. With your passion for developing people and driving continuous improvement, you’ll play a critical role in shaping the future of our site’s operational excellence.

What does this role look like for you?

• Lead daily packaging and Bulkstore operations to deliver against AOP targets, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable execution of all production plans across shifts.
• Champion Safety, Quality, and Compliance, ensuring all activities meet or exceed HSE, GMP, ISO, HACCP, FSSC, and Diageo GRMS requirements while fostering a zero-harm culture.
• Develop and inspire high-performing teams through coaching, capability building, and structured performance management aligned to the Site Capability Framework. Be a culture change champion for our manufacturing team.
• Own weekly and monthly production planning cycles, partnering with Supply Planning to optimise line scheduling, resolve constraints, and maximise operational throughput.
• Drive continuous improvement and loss reduction, leading systemic problem-solving, Lean/CI initiatives, and breakthrough projects that reduce COGS, waste, and downtime.
• Strengthen operational governance and standards, ensuring consistent deployment of MMS practices and a robust daily/weekly performance management rhythm.
• Embed asset care excellence, partnering with Engineering teams to enhance equipment reliability, support planned maintenance, and minimise unplanned downtime.

What will you bring to the table?

• Proven leadership experience in an FMCG or beverage production environment, with at least 3+ years in a team leader or managerial role.
• Strong working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement tools, with a track record of driving measurable operational improvements.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound, data-informed decisions in a fast-paced production setting, balancing safety, quality, and delivery priorities.
• High level of systems capability, ideally with exposure to SAP, MMS, or similar manufacturing execution and planning systems.
• Excellent people leadership skills, with experience building capability, managing performance, and leading teams through change.
• Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and embed new ways of working that lift productivity, compliance, and culture.

Why Join Us?

Experience competitive perks, flexible work options, and become part of a diverse team that celebrates global success. At Diageo, we craft products that are central to celebrations worldwide. Our vibrant culture reflects this spirit as we work flexibly around life commitments while continuously striving for growth!

Commitment to Inclusion & Diversity:

Diageo champions diversity as a catalyst for innovation. We actively promote employment opportunities for people with disabilities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTI communities, and other diverse groups. We ensure inclusivity through reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process.