Systems Lead

Diageo · Newbridge, Republic of Ireland · onsite The Systems Lead role is part of the Littleconnell Operations team, reporting to the Operations Manager. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring that the systems being rolled out for the site are designed to meet operational needs, validate their operation, and ensure their smooth implementation. Key responsibilities include: Guiding the team in implementing the digital strategy for the site, targeting a paperless and pioneering manufacturing facility. Working closely with the central Digital & Technology (D&T) team and acting as the key conduit between D&T and Littleconnell Operations team. Ensuring systems provided by D&T are set up to meet operational requirements and supporting the validation of these systems on the ground. Validating SAP process orders and other transactions, ensuring accurate data flow between systems, and coaching others within the operational teams to ensure site compliance. Developing and validating customs reporting requirements for beer release from the site. Collaborating with the St James's Gate central data team & stock manager to understand systems and share knowledge and standard processes where required. Guiding OT systems providers to provide MIS, MES, and LIMS systems that support the ambition to be a world-class manufacturing facility. Supporting system interface design, troubleshooting, and resolving OT/IT interface issues and SAP/MIS/MES/LIMS interface issues as required. Working with systems providers to ensure the development of all digital tracking/reporting methods to capture key site important metrics and performance data. Building and maintaining key relationships with Diageo central teams, St James Gate data team, stock management, and systems providers. The ideal candidate will have advanced formal training or further education, significant experience with systems in a process environment, and a proven track record in system development and management to support operations and performance. Preferred experience includes advanced level Excel skills, previous experience developing and managing systems including SAP, IQS (MIS/MES), Harford (LIMS), and Customs, as well as experience working in a relevant manufacturing setting. The role offers a competitive Rewards and Benefits package, flexibility to manage wellbeing and balance priorities, and the opportunity to contribute to a global company with a diverse and inclusive culture.