Job Description : Packaging Team Leader Location: Leven Role Type: 12-Month Fixed-term Contract Shift Pattern: 07am-07pm Friday, Saturday & Sunday (covering requires some flexibility to cover mid-week) Closing date: 02nd March Do you enjoy leading teams and working in a fast-paced, challenging environment? Are you a leader who thrives on creating an engaging employee experience and shaping change? Then this is the role for you. Key Site and Team Facts ? ·?????? 100 Brands, 2,500 SKU's & up to 40 million cases packed a year? ·?????? Whisky, Gin, Vodka, Rum & a wide range of ready-to-drink products? ·?????? Over 1.25m cases per week at peak? ·?????? 1100 people including 3rd parties? ·?????? 20 lines spread over three halls, with two new lines in the next 6 months? Top Accountabilities ? Bring strong leadership on shift and with your team. Implement continuous improvement culture, supporting all Manufacturing Excellence standards and practices. Coaching a multi-disciplinary team of production operators and engineers to develop them as individuals and as a team to lead a step change in engagement. Delivery of balanced business scorecard results in area to drive performance. Ownership of medium to long term strategy for their area including CapEx and investment proposals to support productivity and performance improvement in line with the business strategy. Day-to-day accountabilities, responsibilities and ownership of all "run" the business activities. Support, create and develop "improve" activities. Your impact on the Role Responsible for line production, team management and engagement throughout tier structure Managing a team of Equipment Owners, Operators and Engineers. Using your skills and passion to drive a continuous improvement culture where people are highly engaged, Lean manufacturing principles are at the forefront of how we do business. Work decisively and with agility supporting a continuous growth and change culture We would love to hear from you, if You bring energy and proactivity, strong leadership, solid process expertise, influence and diplomacy, and excellent root cause analysis and problem-solving skills. Food Safety Experience (desirable) Rewards & Benefits Statement We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package including an annual bonus, product allowance, and the invaluable benefit of 6 months of paid family leave. Prioritise your well-being with private medical insurance and share options, securing your financial future. Immerse yourself in our unique location, infused with heritage and iconic brands. Bid farewell to parking hassles with complimentary on-site parking and relish our well-maintained facilities. Diversity Statement 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 the next level and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world. Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.? _If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application._ Worker Type : Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term) Primary Location: Leven Processing Additional Locations : Job Posting Start Date : 2026-01-21 With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we're the world's leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 29,000 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 (https://www.drinkiq.com/en-gb/)