Temporary work opportunities align well with people who are looking for career flexibility and less traditional ways of working, but at the same time are people driven to deliver amazing work in high-profile situations.  Magnit Direct Sourcing is a service offered by Magnit Global that provides top talent directly to industry leading clients who have flexible temporary assignments that work on a variety of projects and unlock opportunities for exciting work.  As a temporary contractor, you’ll be employed by our Managed Service Provider, Magnit Global, who manages most of our temporary contract hiring.  You will not be employed by Diageo.

This temporary assignment will be working with Diageo.  Diageo is the world’s leading premium drinks company with an outstanding collection of brands, such as Johnnie Walker, Smirnoff, Baileys, Captain Morgan, Tanqueray, and Guinness.  With over 200 brands in 180 countries and a global network of entrepreneurial individuals, our teams blend a diverse range of experience, knowledge, and skills.  We connect customers and consumers to our iconic products and create innovate experiences that bring people together to celebrate life.  Visit Diageo’s global responsible drinking resource, Drink IQ, for information, initiatives, and ways to share best practices.  Celebrating life, every day, everywhere.
 

BOTTLING TEAM LEAD – STITZEL WELLER  

Diageo's purpose is to celebrate life every day, everywhere.  The Diageo Stitzel Weller facility is significant in the history of Kentucky bourbon and continues to be a key operation in Diageo’s North American portfolio.  The Bulleit brand is undergoing significant growth, and this is a crucial role in ensuring we continue to craft high quality whiskey to meet consumer demands.  For the right candidate, it will mark the launch of an exciting career with the number one global beverage manufacturer.

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!

JOB DESCRIPTION

Purpose:
Supervise and coordinate all activities of production workers, including operational, personnel, and administrative tasks. Develop and lead a performance oriented team-based staff.

Decision Making:
•    Daily staffing of operations. Assignment of personnel to production areas. Prioritizing tasks to be completed with available staff.
•    Daily responsibility for line operations. This includes involvement in quality issues, machine capability, and adherence to work rules as well as efficiently adhering to Diageo Safety standards, driving fulfillment of production needs and keeping ahead of any possible mechanical or personnel breakdowns, which may result in increasing costs to the organization and to workplace injury to employees.

Leadership Responsibility:
•    Directly responsible for leading up to 20 hourly employees and indirectly coordinating maintenance staff.
•    Ensure Safety Standards & Requirements are met at all times.
•    Develop hourly employees to perform in a self-directed environment.
•    Carry out employee policies and procedures and applicable laws.

Training employees:
•    Employee performance reviews.
•    Resolving employee issues (including Grievances in unionized facilities)
•    Lead corporate programs, food safety, employee safety, GMPs and environmental.
•    Responsible for Time & Attendance of employees for payroll purposes.

Key Outputs for success:
•    Supervisory responsibilities are in accordance with company policy and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding, disciplining, and motivating employees; addressing complaints, resolving conflict, solving problems, scheduling vacations, and verifying payroll sheets.
•    Ensure efficient production is achieved and standards are met. Optimize safety, quality, production, and cost objectives through employee involvement and team building approach to problem solving.
•    Communicate production schedules and schedule changes to appropriate departments.
•    Direct the planning and implementation of key initiatives to improve bottling operations.
•    Ensure all monthly safety and food safety audits are completed on time, all corrective action items are completed, and all bottling workers understand the goals.
•    Review all production paperwork and ensure all paperwork is filled out accurately and completely.
•    Assist other departments on material quality, package quality, and other production related issues.
•    Work with management staff on safety issues, employee concerns, productivity, and quality.

Experience:
•    Bachelor’s Degree in required
•    Years of experience : 2 years of minimum experience required
•    BA/BS in Business, Management, or Engineering, two plus years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing plant; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
•    Experience in a unionized environment is an asset
•    Excellent organization and interpersonal skills. Ability to handle multiple priorities, prioritize effectively, and run time management.
•    Ability to coordinate with other departments, as well as all levels of management.
•    Must be customer oriented, both inside and outside the organization.

Key Responsibilities:
•    Keep workspace clean and organized Ensure the standard of housekeeping and image are maintained Comply with all Occupational Health and Safety requirements and legislation Must align with company’s Good Manufacturing Practices including personal hygiene and all implemented Food Safety and Quality policies, programs and regulations. Supports Quality and Food Safety Team to ensure maintenance of the ISO/FSSC/HACCP Systems

General:
•    Demonstrates Diageo corporate Mission, Vision and Values in relation to all aspects of the role Comply with basic systems and procedures of Diageo Participate in ongoing training as suggested by Management

Confidentiality:
•    Responsible to preserve and safeguard all confidential information that comes to their knowledge in the course of employment with Diageo Responsible to observe and align with the policies of the company and applicable legal requirements with respect to confidential information and the protection of privacy.

Duration : 12 Months
Possibility of extension: high possibility based on performance 
Work Location : 100% onsite at 3860 Fitzgerald Road. Louisville. KY. 40216. US - US55

Benefits available.

Magnit Global is a leading, global professional services and technology company. We have been a leader in contingent workforce management since 1991 and work with leading Fortune 500 companies and other large organizations across numerous verticals including consumer electronics, research and development, pharmaceuticals, health services, and many more.