Project Engineer

at  Diageo

Supply Optimization Project Manager, Contractor
~ Packaging and Supply Optimization Team ~
Purpose of the Role:
The Supply Optimisation team is an established team of 5 Project Managers that support the development of packaging materials, working collaboratively with our suppliers to assure material quality. This team is responsible for ensuring continuity of supply across our supply chains and work closely with Packaging Development Leads to onboard new suppliers.
Examples of the projects that are managed by the supply optimization team, include: business continuity changes, new supplier qualifications, supplier sourcing changes and material quality improvements. This role is responsible for delivery of projects across glass, PET, closures, corrugate and labels.
We are offering a contractor position to someone who is looking to develop their skills in project management and technical material change projects. This role will also provide an opportunity for the right person to raise their profile whilst learning new and transferable skills. You will be supported by key individuals from the Packaging Development Team and have a clear set of objectives for the term of this role.

ENTRY LEVEL REQUIREMENTS – CAPABILITIES, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of 3 years of experience in project management, packaging or related field, with experience in the following areas: Packaging Development Cross Functional Collaboration

• Clear and Open Communication
• Ability to collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure packaging support is understood and aligned
• Experience of leading in a regional, international or global environment
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills across different international cultures.
• Ability to influence, persuade, convince. Ability to compromise, build consensus.
• Able to resolve conflicts.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Provides leadership to support the delivery of supply driven projects.
• Leads a cross functional team to deliver projects resulting from changes within our supply chain (ie, new suppliers, changes to materials, production locations, etc)
• Provides supply input and commercial grounding during project development phases, driving resolution of commercialization hurdles that may arise.
• Manages project communications to the project sponsors, technical operations and the wider supply community.
• Utilize strong project management skills to develop and manage project timelines, address technical and resourcing challenges; ensure risk profiles and mitigation plans are developed and executed for each project.
• Bring creative solutions to commercialization challenges.
• Ensure projects are managed utilizing Diageo standard commercialization process.
• Build great relationship and clearly communicate within the project team, as well as externally to stakeholders.
• Ensure the project management roles and responsibilities are clear for supply optimization and that all cross functional partners are engaged.

EXCELLENCE IN SUPPLY CHAIN:

• Upholds Standards – The role holder will be expected to embrace the DIAGEO standards, apply them effectively in their role and adhere to them at all times.
• Performance Management – The role holder will understand the importance of KPIs in driving performance; know how to track their targets and correct as appropriate.
• Continuous Improvement – the role holder will be expected to be flexible and embrace change, continually looking for ways to improve everything they do. They will use various continuous improvement tools and techniques to solve problems. They will also be expected to own the relationship with the following key ex ternal stakeholders: suppliers, external audit, external governmental agencies, key internal stakeholders

LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES:

• Win through Execution - Lead bold execution in a fast-moving world
• Inspire through Purpose - Amplify our purpose internally and externally
• Shape the Future - Create focus and ownership for shaping Diageo’s future ambition
• Invest in Talent - Harness the full extent of Diageo’s talent and diversity

QUALIFICATION/LICENSURE

Work Authorization : N/A
Preferred years of experience : 2 years
Travel required : Some travel required

• You will be responsible for a procurement category; building the project pipeline jointly with the procurement and broader supply teams