Process Controller

Diageo; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Diageo is seeking a Process Controller on a 1-year fixed-term contract in Ireland. The role supports Beer operations across multiple sites, ensuring safe, efficient manufacturing and quality performance.

Key duties include operating keg lines, maintaining packaging processes, and driving continuous improvement initiatives within a fast-paced, high-output environment. The role requires a hands-on, collaborative approach and a commitment to Diageo's standards.

Qualifications

• Understanding Brewing/Packaging processes and associated quality and environmental systems.
• Ability to apply diagnostic and problem-solving skills in a production setting.
• Experience applying continuous improvement in manufacturing.
• Experience working in high-performance teams and achieving objectives.
• Proficiency with information systems such as SAP, Harford, MS Office & MES.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to Diageo health, safety, environmental and food safety standards at all times.
• Understand machine functions and perform autonomous maintenance tasks.
• Manage and control all processes including operation of packaging machinery.
• Carry out quality analyses and ensure data accuracy and first-time quality.
• Apply Manufacturing Excellence tools and techniques.

Skills

Brewing/Packaging processes

Problem-solving in production

Continuous improvement in manuf.

Team collaboration

Information systems (SAP, Harford, MES

Quality & HSE standards

Permit to Work and HSE compliance

Tools

SAP

Harford

Microsoft Office

MES

Job description

Job Description

Process Controller Type: 1 year Fixed-Term Contract

About us

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, Diageo is home to some of the world's most iconic drinks. From Johnnie Walker and Guinness to Tanqueray, Smirnoff and Don Julio, we craft brands chosen for life's moments — from everyday connections to landmark celebrations.

Bring your talent, curiosity and ambition, and strive for your personal best alongside people who challenge, support and learn from each other. Together, as one outstanding team, we keep learning, improving and raising the bar for our brands, our business and each other. Join us and play your part in making life's moments mean a little more.

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. Join our Beer Team in St. James In 1759, Arthur Guinness made the bold decision to sign a 9,000 year lease on a brewery site at St. James's Gate in Dublin, heralding the arrival of what would become one of Ireland's most iconic brands and best loved beers, GUINNESS® Beer is the primary liquid supply chain of the ISC brewing Business, producing all of Diageo's outstanding collection of brands like Guinness, Hop House 13, Rockshore and Smithwicks. Beer & Brewing has a constant focus on the marriage of craft & productivity through manufacturing excellence techniques - standardisation and simplification in everything we do. 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.

About the role

Our Beer operations are made up of approximately 400 employees who are engaged in roles across four locations (St James's Gate, LittleConnell, Belfast Packaging and Runcorn Packaging). As a Process Controller, you'll:

• Manufacture products of the highest quality to agreed customer service levels, safely and efficiently.
• Operate 2 keg lines and related Process Plant which produces almost 7 million kegs annually consisting of 25 different beer types, 4 different keg sizes and 50 different SKU's.
• Drive the Process Continuous Improvement agenda in the Keg Plant.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities will be as follows:

• At all times adhere to Diageo health and safety, environmental, and food safety standards.
• Understand the functions and workings of machines and perform autonomous maintenance tasks.
• Manage and control all processes including operation of packaging machinery.
• Carry out quality analyses relevant to the role, and ensure quality is right the first time and all data input.
• Apply Manufacturing Excellence tools and techniques.

Work Pattern

In this role you'll primarily be on day shift (Mon-Fri) however some shift cover, and flexibility will be required at times.

About you

We're looking for people with character: driven, resilient, and open-minded. You'll be commercially astute, target-driven driven, and flexible - as our work can change quickly.

Qualifications and experience

• Demonstrated detailed understanding of Brewing/Packaging processes, Quality & Environmental systems and Engineering/Maintenance.
• Understand how to apply diagnostic and problem-solving skills in a production environment.
• Experience of applying continuous improvement techniques in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience of working in a high-performance team and delivering agreed objectives.
• Understand and be proficient in information systems, e.g. SAP, Harford, Microsoft Office & MES etc.
• Knowledge of risk standards (Quality H&S Environment) Safety and hygiene compliance procedures.
• Demonstrate a detailed understanding of the Permit to Work system and H&S statutory requirements/ responsibilities/ obligations to the appropriate level.

Working with Us

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.

We recognise and value performance, offering our people a highly competitive Rewards and Benefits package.

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.

Additional job details

• Worker Type :Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)
• Primary Location: St James Gate
• Additional Locations :
• Job Posting Start Date : 2026-10-06

With more than 200 brands sold in over 180 countries, we are home to a diverse portfolio of drinks enjoyed around the world. Every day, our talented colleagues bring creativity, expertise and passion to the brands people know and love. From established favourites to exciting new launches, the brands we build are shaped by culture, connected to local communities and made for life's moments. By understanding our consumers and building strong, trusted relationships with our customers, we help our brands remain relevant, distinctive, and accessible. Our founders, including Arthur Guinness, John Walker and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose ambition and ingenuity helped shape the drinks industry. Today, that pioneering spirit lives on through our people. Join us and you'll work alongside talented colleagues from around the world, bringing together different perspectives, experiences and specialist skills. Together, you'll challenge convention, explore new possibilities and help shape a more inclusive and sustainable future. You'll be empowered to learn, grow, thrive, and make a lasting impact.

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