Link to Lead Manufacturing Technician job

Diageo España SA; Belfast; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading premium drinks company in Belfast is seeking a Lead Manufacturing Technician. This role involves overseeing Liquid Processing operations, ensuring safety, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will have manufacturing experience and strong leadership skills. This position offers a career-defining opportunity in a quality-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Strong background in manufacturing or process operations.
• Excellent leadership and coaching skills.
• Familiarity with DMAIC and Lean methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Liquid Processing operations.
• Support Shift Manager in ensuring safe, efficient production.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Continuous improvement

Job description

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. Join us for career defining opportunities that give you the chance to thrive.

Job Description

Job Title: Lead Manufacturing Technician

Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland

Contract: 12 month FTC/Secondment

Closing Date: 2nd December 2025

Shift work is required for this position

About us

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Bring your passion and use your curiosity as you explore, collaborate, and innovate to build brands consumers love. Together with passionate people from all over the world, you’ll test new ideas, learn and grow, and unlock a brighter, more exciting future.

Join us to create a career worth celebrating.

About the Function

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’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.

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About the Role

As a Lead Manufacturing Technician at Diageo in Mallusk, you will play a crucial role in overseeing our Liquid Processing operations. You will support the Shift Manager in ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production, interpreting schedules, deploying resources, and leading continuous improvement initiatives using DMAIC methodology. Your leadership will help maintain safety, quality, and environmental standards while driving performance through coaching, training, and problem-solving. You will also lead improvement projects, manage daily operational reviews, and ensure adherence to standards such as 5S, RCPS, and Autonomous Maintenance, all while fostering a culture of collaboration and operational excellence.

About You

You are an energetic and solutions-oriented professional with a strong background in manufacturing or process operations, ideally within a fast-paced, quality-driven environment. Your excellent leadership, coaching, and communication skills enable you to motivate teams, implement best practices, and drive continuous performance improvements. With a solid understanding of standards such as 5S, RCPS, Autonomous Maintenance, and Asset Care, you are committed to safety, quality, and environmental standards. Your problem-solving mindset, combined with familiarity with DMAIC and Lean methodologies, positions you to lead change effectively. Passionate about developing others and fostering a collaborative team environment, you are ready to make a meaningful impact at Diageo and help shape the future of our iconic brands.