Address Job Description :
Trainee Distillery Site Operations and Business Management Programme (Trainee SOM)
Scotland Malt Distilleries
Up to 3-year programme with a distillery leadership role for successful leaders
Closing Date : 17 March 2024
Join our Supply Chain and Manufacturing 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 27,000+ people work in Supply Chain and Manufacturing. It’s an intricate and sophisticated operation that’s the product of logistical, manufacturing, and technical collaborations.
Our teams in 100 sites in over 30 countries cover production facilities, supplier relationships, customer collaborations and third-party agreements. We’re committed to realising our ‘Society 2030: Spirit of Progress’ goals, to protect the environment and support our farmers and suppliers. Whatever your skills and experience, we’ll help you to thrive in our inclusive culture.
About the Role:
Diageo's Scottish distilleries represent the pinnacle of whisky craftsmanship, nestled amidst the breathtaking landscapes of Scotland's iconic regions. From the rugged beauty of the Highlands to the serene shores of Islay, each distillery holds a rich tapestry of tradition and innovation, producing some of the world's most revered whiskies.
With a heritage dating back centuries, our Scottish distilleries are not just places of production but living monuments to the artistry and dedication of generations of whisky makers. Whether it's the peaty allure of Lagavulin or the smooth sophistication of Talisker, each dram tells a story of passion, expertise, and the unmistakable Scottish spirit.
Join us on an immersive, multi-sensory journey through the flavors and experiences of our distilleries as a Trainee DistilleryOperations Manager. This outstanding opportunity offers an ambitious path for personal and professional growth, where we strive to harness your existing skills and elevate them to new heights.
As a Trainee DistilleryOperations Manager, you'll embark on a dynamic learning experience supported by a dedicated mentor to strength and build your leadership capabilities. Throughout the programme, you'll rotate across our diverse sites, gaining invaluable hands-on experience in all aspects of distillery operations and business management. You must therefore be willing to travel and mobile to be located at different sites during your rotations.
About You:
We're looking for you to bring your unique character, personality, and spirit, and create a truly fulfilling career. At Diageo, our success is driven by the collective strength of our people, regardless of their role. Your unique talents are key to preserving our legacy and shaping our future.
The purpose of the programme is to develop you into a competent leader responsible for leading and managing teams, the ideal candidate will therefore demonstrate:
- Strong leadership potential and a desire to advance in their career
- Motivation and drive to excel in a manufacturing environment
- Prior experience in a manufacturing setting is preferred
- A foundational understanding of distillery operations is advantageous, though not mandatory
In return for your dedication, we offer unparalleled opportunities for professional development and growth. Join us as we embark on the next chapter of your career journey.
Come walk with us and become an integral part of the Diageo family.
Working with Us
Join us and you can also expect a highly competitive and flexible rewards and benefits package including annual bonus, product allowance, 6 months paid parental leave, private medical insurance, share options, contributary pension scheme.
Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to Diageo’s purpose of “celebrating life every day everywhere”. This purpose is, in itself, inclusive in nature, as it values eerybody irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality or ethnicity.
We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realize its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the 180 countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow and our values, purpose and standards set the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution each person brings.
About Us
From Arthur Guinness to Johnnie Walker, our business was founded on people of great character and in 250 years, nothing’s changed. We’re the world’s leading premium alcohol company. Our brands are industry icons. And our success is thanks to the strength of our people, in every role. It’s why we trust them with our legacy. And it’s why we reward them with the career-defining opportunities that they deserve.
Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected Consumer Products Company in the world. To achieve these, we need the world’s very best people.
We're looking for people with creativity, boldness and a sense of purpose to take Diageo and our timeless, pioneering brands to the next level.
Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.
Worker Type :
Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term) Primary Location:
Glenlossie Additional Locations :
Auchroisk, Blair Athol, Burghead, Caol Ila, Cardhu, Clynelish, Cragganmore, Dufftown, Glendullan, Glen Ord, Lagavulin, Linkwood, Mannochmore, Mortlach, Oban, Port Ellen, Roseisle Distillery, Talisker, Teaninich Job Posting Start Date :
2024-02-27 
