Global Manufacturing Excellence Data Insights Leader
Locations: Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leven, Runcorn, Belfast, Dublin
Closing date: 11/05/2026
About the Role
This role sits within the Standards & Strategy team and plays a key part in helping Global MANEX and Diageo Make become more data‑driven. It focuses on improving how data and insights are used by standardising reporting, automating processes, and turning data into clear, actionable insights that support faster manufacturing decisions.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and drive the Manufacturing data strategy and roadmap, embedding a PDCA approach to continuous improvement
- Enable Global MANEX / Diageo Make to become a data‑powered organization through standardised metrics and analytics models
- Partner with Global Manufacturing, Global Process Owners, Digital Supply Chain, and wider stakeholders to align data, reporting, and insights
- Lead data governance to ensure accuracy, security, and a trusted single source of truth
- Coordinate dashboards, reporting, and performance monitoring to support faster, better decision‑making
- Translate sophisticated data into clear, actionable insights that drive manufacturing performance
- Continuously refine data models, tools, and processes based on insights, outcomes, and collaborator feedback
About You
We are looking for a proactive, communicative individual with strong analytical skills. The ideal candidate will bring:
- Strong expertise in data analysis, visualisation, and analytics tools (e.g. VBA, Python, R, Power BI, Tableau)
- Solid understanding of statistical methods and their application in a manufacturing environment
- Highly analytical with strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to turn sophisticated data into actionable solutions
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present insights clearly to non‑technical stakeholders
- Proven project management capability, managing multiple initiatives and deliverables optimally
- Strong eye for business with an understanding of manufacturing processes and industry challenges (IBD qualification preferred)
Work Details
Worker type: Regular
Primary location: Edinburgh Park
Additional locations: Baileys Mallusk, Leven Processing, Marshalls Road, Onyx, Glasgow, Runcorn, Shieldhall, St James Gate
Job Posting Start Date: 2026-04-28
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