Process Development Specialist - Brewing

  • Dublin
  • Diageo
Description :ContextGlobal Technical: Science and Technology (S&T) provides technical leadership for Diageo’s Whisky, Spirits and Beer business globally. Within Science and Technology, the Dublin based S&T team functions in the following areas;o Brewing centre of excellence, leading process development & transformation across brewing, driving efficiencies and process agility o Liquid Innovation, providing technical solutions to support and enable brand innovationso Sustainability, providing technical solution in and around brewing to help achieve the Diageo sustainability 2030 ambition. o Quality improvement to address the fundamentals to enable flavour improvement and successful innovations. With special focus on brewing recipes & local raw materials, yeast, fermentation & filtation and microbiology, hygiene & CIP. Within the Global Technical Science & Technology function- this role sits within the S&T: Beer team in Dublin, led by the PCAF manager. The team brings together a wide range of complementary expertise and skills, leaning more towards beer and brewing. The remit is very much global and spans across all categories/ product types and production sites. Purpose of the Role• Contribute to, and deliver the technical role of the S&T team within the global supply business.• Add value to the business and build the reputation of the S&T team as trusted technical partner.• Deliver R&D projects in areas including -o innovation, o margin enhancement, o sustainability, o capacity release, o process optimisation, o quality improvement, o concentrate development, o manufacturing supportKey Responsibilities• Key member of the S&T team helping to deliver business benefit.• Role will vary from Project Management to Workstream Leadership to Supporting role depending on the scale and nature of the project.• Liaise with suppliers and external agencies to organise and co-ordinate trials externally or in our production sites to evaluate processes, technologies, process aids, ingredients. • Design, organise and carry out Technical trials from laboratory to pilot plant scale. Present robust results in clear reports.• Plan, co-ordinate and work with Supply in carrying out Plant scale trials.Skills, Experience & Qualifications Required• Brewing, Science / Engineering degree - technical depth through relevant masters or doctorate preferred. • A strong competency in Brewing and a peak of expertise in one or more of the following: Raw materials & extract conversion, Liquid manufacturing / processing, Biotechnology, Fermentation, Microbiology, Filtration, CIP, Water Treatment, Sustainability.• Practical/production experience in a relevant Technical role, research or innovation experience preferred.• Breadth and depth of knowledge of liquid / manufacturing processes desirable.• Clear thinker and communicator with good analytical and planning skills.Working With UsFlexibility is key to success in our business and many of our people work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time, compressed hours, flexible location. Please talk to us about what flexibility means to you and don’t let anything stop you from applying.We believe the most diverse and inclusive culture makes for a better business and a better world.We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realise its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base.Around the world we have a number of inclusive Business and Employee Resource Groups known as BRGs and ERGs. These influential groups, made up of our people, represent various viewpoints, experiences and communities who generate thought-provoking work to enhance our business and workplace, creating a sense of belonging and opportunities for all.Join us and you can also expect a highly competitive and flexible rewards and benefits package including:· Contemporary work life balance policies and wellbeing activities· Subsidised gym membership· Contributary pension scheme· Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family· Substantial annual leave· Annual bonus of circa 20% of your base salary (dependent on performance)· Share optionsOur purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and listened to, is a crucial part of this. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a better world. We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realise its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base.Join us, and you'll be part of an organisation that embraces diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you'll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You'll be part of — and help build — an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more. And you'll help us champion inclusion and diversity across our entire business: with our employees, our suppliers, across our brands, and within the communities in which we operate.#LI-Hyrbid Worker Type :RegularPrimary Location:St James GateAdditional Locations :Job Posting Start Date : 2024-04-23