Logistics Operations Contract Manager

Diageo; Leven, Glasgow; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Diageo is recruiting for a Logistics Operations Contract Manager (Weekend) to oversee weekend logistics across Leven and Shieldhall. You will lead the onsite 3PL Health & Safety programme, drive compliance, and partner with weekday managers to standardise processes and risk controls.

The role demands independent multi-site leadership and a focus on product integrity and service. You will champion H&S culture, monitor critical metrics, and collaborate with production leaders to deliver reliable

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Technical or Industrial subject desirable.
• Experience in drinks industry or applicable logistics organisation preferred.
• Experience of SAP is essential.
• Good interpersonal and influencing skills; able to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Own the onsite 3PL Health and Safety Programme and incident investigations.
• Ensure the Quality Strategy for logistics addresses customer concerns and implements mitigations.
• Manage weekend operations, adhere to plan and meet critical metrics including direct despatch.
• Engage with Production Leadership teams.
• Benchmark externally to drive logistics performance improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Influencing skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Flexibility

Health & Safety awareness

Education

Relevant technical/industrial qualification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description : Job Title: Logistics Operations Contract Manager (Weekend) Location: Leven or Shieldhall Contract: Permanent Closing Date: 28th September 2026

About the Function

Supply Chain & Manufacturing is where our brands are made, moved and delivered to the world. With over half of our people working across more than 100 sites, this is a complex, large-scale operation that brings together production, logistics, engineering and supplier partnerships. It’s fast-paced and hands-on, with teams working together to ensure quality, efficiency and sustainability at every stage. From sourcing ingredients to getting products into customers’ hands, you’ll play a role in delivering the brands people know and love.

About the Role

This role is responsible for the logistics footprint (weekend) across Leven and Shieldhall ensuring excellence in Health & Safety, Compliance and Operational delivery. This role has responsibility for delivering and embedding a dynamic Health and Safety strategy to manage our onsite 3PL and ensuring adherence to standard methodologies across the weekend shift for both Production sites. The Contract Manager role partners with the Category Teams, the Weekday Logistics Contract Managers, and other H&S Managers within Global Brand Supply to standardise processes, manage risks and drive compliance to assure product integrity, a safe working environment and service to our customers. The role is instrumental in Diageo’s journey to become the most trusted and most respected consumer goods company in the world. The role holder must be able to work independently and manage multi-site operations simultaneously. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate strong people and leadership skills and be a great teammate; you will be working alongside our 3PL partner to champion H&S culture, drive quality standards and execute logistics operations plans.

Key Accountabilities

• Ownership for the onsite 3PL Health and Safety Programme, along with owning incident investigation to determine root cause and 100year fix
• Ensure that Diageo’s Quality Strategy for logistics is addressing customer concerns and put in place corrective mitigations.
• Management of the weekend operations, ensuring adherence to plan and achieving all critical metrics including direct despatch.
• Appropriate engagement and management with Production Leadership teams
• Continuous External Benchmarking focusing on trends/efficiencies within the wider logistics sector to drive performance improvements in processes, strategy, and technologies.

Experience / Skills required

• Relevant qualification in Technical or Industrial subject desirable
• Knowledge and technical expertise in spirits and beers an advantage.
• Extensive experience within the drinks industry or applicable logistics organisation preferred.
• Experience of SAP is essential
• Thought leadership/ Strategic vision/ externally connected/ future orientated.
• Track record in delivery and strategy/ thought leadership.
• Good interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with and influence partners throughout the organization.
• Approachable and able to provide clear and concise information.
• Desirable - Six Sigma Principles
• Awareness of BCP and risk management techniques
• Fully aware and of Health & Safety requirements and role models these standards each and every day.
• Must be a great teammate with proven interpersonal skills.
• High energy, strong work ethic with demonstrated ability to lead by example.
• Demonstrated engagement, presentation and influencing skills for large operations

Flexibility is key to our success.

Talk to us about what flexibility means to you, so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.

Our purpose

Our purpose is crafting iconic drinks chosen for life’s moments. And it’s our people, with their different experiences, perspectives and talents, who make that possible.

We value diversity in its broadest sense and want everyone to feel they can belong, contribute and strive for their personal best.

You’ll work alongside people with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives — challenging, supporting and learning from one another as one outstanding team.

Together, we’re constantly learning and improving, combining the strength of our people, capabilities and iconic brands to raise the bar, grow and win.

Wherever you join us, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute, make an impact and play your part in making life’s moments mean a little more.

Ready to bring your best? This could be your opportunity.

If you require a reasonable adjustment, please ensure that you capture this information when you submit your application.

Worker Type :Regular Primary Location:Leven Processing Additional Locations :Shieldhall Job Posting Start Date : 2026-09-14

With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 29,000 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.

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