**Job Description :** **Performance Improvement Lead** **Mallusk, Belfast, Northern Ireland** **Full Time, Permanent Contract** **Closing Date: 2nd October 2025** **Join our Supply Team** As the home of iconic brands such as Baileys, Guinness, Smirnoff, and Johnnie Walker, at Diageo we source, produce and deliver 6.5 billion litres of world-leading products every year across 180 markets globally. Because of this huge undertaking, we rely on highly advanced systems as well as the very best talent to make sure our businesses continue to run smoothly. Our indulgent blend of aged Irish whiskey and luscious Irish dairy cream, with hints of cocoa and vanilla, is loved the world over and sold in over 160 countries. Produced and bottled exclusively in Ireland, Baileys is enjoyed drizzled over ice cream, swirled into coffee or simply poured over ice. The world's supply of Baileys comes from two production sites; Dublin and Belfast. Over 8.5 million cases of Baileys Original and Baileys Flavours leave the gates of these two sites every year, destined for over 130 countries worldwide. This role is based at Baileys Mallusk packaging facility in Belfast. **The Impact You’ll Make** As a Performance Improvement Lead at our Baileys Mallusk site, you will: + **Drive operational excellence** by implementing strategies that enhance efficiency and reduce waste. + **Deliver measurable cost savings** aligned with Diageo’s business goals. + **Influence team performance** by fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. + **Champion innovation** by introducing new ways of working and challenging the status quo. + **Shape long-term processes** that strengthen our business and support sustainable growth. **What You'll Do** + Drive **Zero Stops & Zero Waste** through cultural change initiatives. + Partner with Operations and Packaging leaders to **boost line performance** (Safety, Quality, Cost, Service). + Lead and coach **MMS practices** on the line or hall level. + Solve plant and process issues using **Loss & Waste analysis, RCPS, DMAIC** . + Equip line teams with **troubleshooting skills** to improve efficiency. + Turn performance data into **actionable insights** for weekly planning. + Support a **continuous improvement mindset** across T1 & T2 levels. + Lead **strategic improvement projects** using 5Why, DMAIC, and Lean methodologies. + Drive the **Loss & Waste agenda** with clear priorities and data-backed strategies. + Support **capital projects** as the main interface for asset and process improvements. **What You’ll Bring** + Strong **interpersonal and communication skills** to engage effectively across all levels of the plant. + Experience in a **process-driven environment** , with proven ability to influence and engage stakeholders to drive organizational effectiveness. + A consistent track record of using **manufacturing excellence tools** such as 5S and Lean Six Sigma to deliver measurable improvements. + Willingness to **develop professionally** , including working towards a NEBOSH certificate if not already held. + A **passion for leading change** , driving operational improvements, and delivering tangible business benefits. If you're ready to lead transformative change within our operations team while driving significant business benefits through improved performance standards—apply today! **Working with Us** We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package including: + Contemporary work life balance policies and wellbeing activities + Product allowance + Contributary pension scheme + Annual performance bonus + Share options 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 new heights 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 :** Regular **Primary Location:** Baileys Mallusk **Additional Locations :** **Job Posting Start Date :** 2025-08-26 With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 30,000 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/)