Packaging Team Leader

Diageo plc; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Diageo plc is seeking a Packaging Team Leader in Plainfield, IL to run day-to-day production across multiple lines. You will lead 15–25 operators, ensuring safety, quality and efficiency while driving continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires a BA/BS in a relevant field and hands-on experience in high-speed bottling operations within a regulated manufacturing environment. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and cost objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in high-speed bottling plant operations.
• Knowledge of GMPs and regulated manufacturing.
• Ability to lead shift teams and manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day production across multiple lines.
• Lead 15–25 operators across shifts.
• Ensure safety, quality, and efficiency targets are met.
• Apply Manufacturing Excellence tools to drive improvements.
• Coordinate staffing, training, and payroll processes.

Skills

Leadership

Bottling operations

Continuous improvement

GMP compliance

Staff management

Education

BA/BS in Business, Management, or Engineering

Job description

# Packaging Team LeaderPlainfield,IllinoisPlainfield, Illinois: SALARY RANGE IS FROM $81,113 TO $135,188 (Annual)Posted 22 hours agoFull timeJR1131413Share job postApplyWatchHelp 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**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.**About this role**This role is constantly balancing multiple priorities across a number of lines and a large physical structure. There is a high degree of in the moment decision-making that takes place under pressure that affects safety, quality and production. Directly responsible for the overall performance of a shift or that of multiple lines. This role directly managers 15 to 25 operators/mechanics across multiple lines. May also lead direct reports who work opposite days/nights/weekends.**Purpose of Role:**· Responsible for running the day to day production requirements across multiple lines including safety, quality, coordinating staffing assignments, safety activities and departmental budget activities.· Provide business leadership to ensure that team meets or exceeds Manufacturing Excellence critical metrics.· Drive continuous improvement and total employee engagement in critical success areas by empowering employees to apply Manufacturing Excellence tools and techniques.· Optimize efficiencies and reduce labor costs as well as improving through puts while minimizing labor use**Key Outputs:**· Supervisory responsibilities are in accordance with company policy and applicable laws. Responsibilities include: training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding, disciplining, and motivating employees; addressing complaints, resolving conflict, solving problems, scheduling vacations, and verifying payroll sheets.· Ensure efficient production is achieved and standards are met. Optimize safety, quality, production, and cost objectives through employee involvement and team building approach to root cause problem solving and continuous improvement· Direct the planning and implementation of key initiatives to improve bottling/warehousing operations.· Ensure production databases are properly maintained and information applied for continuous improvement· Support all safety and food safety audits and responsible for all corrective action items are completed and all bottling workers understand the goals.· Generate ideas and implement changes in processes and use of equipment to increase efficiency, improve safety and quality, reduce costs, and improve employee morale.· Seeks to meet critical objectives while considering the impact of those decisions and activities on the ability to achieve long-term goals.· Relentlessly seeks, shares and embraces ideas and best processes in and outside the Company and embraces change introduced by others.· Builds and maintains relationships that motivate, guide, and/or reinforce the breakthrough performance of others toward goal accomplishments. Develops self and others to improve performance in current role and to prepare for future roles; seeks and provides feedback and coaching to enhance performance.· Follow Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMP), perform tasks per the Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) and follow general housekeeping guidelines and rules for Food Safety Regulations. Keep area updated with 5S.**Experience/skills required**· BA/BS in Business, Management, or Engineering· Experience in high speed bottling plant/warehousing operation in a best in class manufacturing environment with GMPs and/or a highly regulated best in class industry· Thorough working knowledge and demonstrated expertise in all areas of high speed bottling activities, including machine operations, changeovers, start-up, shut-down, package quality· Demonstrated ability to effect change within a manufacturing environment through diagnosing, designing and implementing solutions· Knowledge of TTB and State regulations pertaining to the production of alcohol beverages is a plus· Manufacturing Excellence experience, such as 5S, Center-lining, SMED**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 including: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.****Recruitment Scam Warning****Protecting candidates is very important to us. All communications regarding your application will come from an email address ending in @diageo.com. In our recruitment process, we'll never ask for money.*With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 27,500 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 thinkers, leaders, and makers 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.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.Sign-up for job alertsSigning up for job alerts means you’ll be the first to hear about new jobs – they'll be sent direct to your inbox.Sign up**Employee:** Regular**Primary Location:**Plainfield,Illinois**Job posting start date:**4th November 2026