Description
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Global Manufacturing Excellence Data Insights Leader
Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leven, Runcorn,Belfastor Dublin
Full Time, Permanent
Closing date11/05/2026
Join ourGlobal Manufacturing Excellence team.
Our Supply Chain and Manufacturing team are problem-solvers, sourcing, producing, and delivering our much-loved brands to delight customers around the globe. Over half of Diageo’s 30,000+ people work in Supply Chain and Manufacturing.It’san intricate and sophisticated operationthat’sthe product of logistical, manufacturing, and technical collaborations.
Our teams in 100 sites in over 30 countries cover production facilities, supplier relationships, customercollaborationsand third-party agreements.We’recommitted torealisingour ‘Society 2030: Spirit of Progress’ goals, to protect the environment and support our farmers and suppliers. Whatever your skills and experience,we’llhelp you to thrive in our inclusive culture.
About the Role
This role sits within the Standards& Strategy teamand plays a key part in helping Global MANEX and Diageo Make,become more data‑driven. It focuses on improving how data and insights are used by standardising reporting, automating processes, and turning data into clear, actionable insights that support faster manufacturing decisions. Working closely with the Global Manufacturing community and key stakeholders, the role helps align performance metrics and reporting to develop a single, trusted source of data. By making data easier to access and use, the role supports better decision‑making and helps build a strong data‑led culture across the organisation.
Key responsibilities:
1. Own and drive the Manufacturing data strategy and roadmap, embedding a PDCA approach to continuous improvement
2. Enable Global MANEX / Diageo Make to become a data‑powered organisation through standardisedmetrics and analytics models
3. Partner with Global Manufacturing, GlobalProcessOwners, DigitalSupplyChain, and wider stakeholders to align data, reporting, and insights
4. Lead data governance to ensure accuracy, security, and a trustedsingle sourceof truth
5. Coordinate dashboards, reporting, and performance monitoring to support faster, better decision‑making
6. Translate sophisticated data into clear, actionable insights that drive manufacturing performance
7. Continuously refine data models, tools, and processes based on insights, outcomes, and collaborator feedback
About You
This role requires a proactive approach and being a good communicator is critical. In addition, you’ll be able to demonstrate the following:
8. Strongexpertisein data analysis, visualisation, and analytics tools (e.g. VBA, Python, R, Power BI, Tableau)
9. Solid understanding of statistical methods and their application in a manufacturing environment
10. Highly analytical with strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to turn sophisticated data into actionable solutions
11. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present insights clearly to non‑technical stakeholders
12. Proven project management capability, managing multiple initiatives and deliverables optimally
13. Strong eye for business with an understanding of manufacturing processes and industry challenges (IBD qualification preferred)
Working with Us
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 thatyou’llbe welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you.You’llbe 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!
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Worker Type :
Regular
Primary Location:
Edinburgh Park
Additional Locations :
Baileys Mallusk, Leven Processing, Marshalls Road, Onyx, Glasgow, Runcorn, Shieldhall, St James Gate
Job Posting Start Date :
2026-04-28