Production Team Lead

Diageo Americas Supply; Tullahoma (TN); On-site; USD 62,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Diageo in Tennessee is seeking a Production Supervisor to supervise all activities of workers on a day shift, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations in our distillery/warehousing environment.

You will interview, hire, and coach staff, drive continuous improvement, coordinate with maintenance and warehousing, and lead improvements in safety, quality and cost while managing budgets and reports.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Business, Management, Science or Engineering.
• Five+ years of people management experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership and management background.
• Strong analytical and budgeting skills.
• Excellent organization and time-management skills.
• Ability to work with all company levels and departments.
• Knowledge of PSM, OSHA, HACCP and ISO standards.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily staffing and supervise production teams.
• Plan staffing and scheduling to meet production targets.
• Drive safety, quality, and cost objectives through team involvement.
• Oversee maintenance of production records and MMS-related activities.
• Collaborate with management and warehousing to meet goals.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Education

BA/BS in Business/Management/Science or Engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

Purpose: Supervise and coordinate all activities of workers, including operational, personnel, and administrative tasks. Develop and lead a performance driven, efficient team‑based staff to produce a finished product. Financial Responsibility: Develop new process and programs to reduce and minimize losses. Contribute to running annual operating budget, excluding labor. Management Responsibility: Directly responsible for lead personnel and hourly workers. Shift Schedule: This is a day shift position with potential overtime and flexibility.

Key Outputs: Interview and hire employees; resolve conflicts, coordinate daily staffing. Ensure efficient production and high standards. Optimize safety, quality, production, and cost objectives through employee involvement and team building approach to problem solving. Train and monitor personnel to ensure proper procedures are followed. Coach, mentor, and engage direct reports to build highly impactful teams. Strong leadership required to set context, create focus, and provide perspective to inspire change. Communicate production schedules and schedule changes to appropriate departments. Direct the planning and implementation of key initiatives to improve production operations and partner with the warehousing team. Ensure all monthly safety and food safety audits are completed on time, all corrective action items are completed, and all distillery workers understand the goals. Review all production paperwork and ensure all paperwork is filled out accurately and completely. Ensure production databases are properly maintained and information used for continuous improvement. Monitor parts and supplies inventories and place all necessary orders to ensure business needs are met. Lead direct reports in the implementing and maintaining of the Manufacturing Management System (MMS). Responsible for driving the site MMS agenda by completion of improvement projects as the Implementation Task Force Lead. Generate ideas and implement changes in processes and use of equipment to increase efficiency, improve safety and quality, reduce costs, and improve employee morale. Remain abreast of industry changes and new technology, equipment, systems, and procedures as they relate to improving the distilling area. Work with management staff on productivity, quality, and safety issues.

Experience

BA/BS in Business, Management, Science or Engineering, five plus years of people management experience in distillery or warehousing facility; or equivalent combination of education and experience in distilling operations. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Computer literate: SAP, Microsoft Office. Strong leadership and management background. Strong analytical and budgeting skills. Excellent organization and time‑management skills. Must work well with other departments, as well as all levels of management. Thorough working knowledge in relevant standards such as PSM (Process Safety Management), OSHA, HACCP, and ISO.

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.

Worker Type :Regular Primary Location:Tullahoma Additional Locations :

Job Posting Start Date : 2026-10-28

TULLAHOMA, TENNESSEE: SALARY RANGE IS FROM $61,988 TO $103,313 (ANNUAL) At Diageo certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including annual incentive payment and stock awards. US-based employees are eligible for healthcare benefits, retirement benefits , short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellness benefits and industry leading parental leave, among others. (Benefits/perks listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Diageo and the country where you work.) The salary range displayed is the salary range for the role’s primary location. 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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