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Manufacturing Excellence Engineer Jobs in Alabama

Diageo

Manufacturing Excellence Manager

Montgomery, AL · On-site

Manufacturing Excellence Manager - Montgomery This is an on-site position at our new Diageo Plant ... Qualifications: * 4 year Bachelor's Degree or equivalent (preferably in Engineering or related ...

PPG

Operation Excellence Leader

Huntsville, AL

$77K - $104K/yr

Join our team as an Aerospace Manufacturing - Operational Excellence Engineer! We are looking for someone who is wanting to take on a challenge and make a meaningful impact in the lives of our ...

Leidos

Manufacturing Program Manager

Huntsville, AL · On-site

Background in Manufacturing Engineering or Industrial Engineering. * MBA or advanced technical ... excellence. * Experience planning hardware product realization efforts. * Lean Six Sigma Green or ...

Leidos

Manufacturing Program Manager

Huntsville, AL · On-site

Background in Manufacturing Engineering or Industrial Engineering. * MBA or advanced technical ... excellence. * Experience planning hardware product realization efforts. * Lean Six Sigma Green or ...

Stark Pharma Solutions Inc

Manufacturing Engineer

Mobile, AL · On-site

$72K - $93K/yr

Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Production to achieve operational excellence. Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a ...

Blue Origin, LLC

Manufacturing Engineer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$71K - $92K/yr

Leveraging advanced technologies and methodologies, you will contribute to improving manufacturing techniques, ensuring Blue Origin's continued innovation and excellence in aerospace engineering.

Blue Origin

Manufacturing Engineer

Huntsville, AL

$71K - $92K/yr

Leveraging advanced technologies and methodologies, you will contribute to improving manufacturing techniques, ensuring Blue Origin's continued innovation and excellence in aerospace engineering.

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What is the difference between Manufacturing Excellence Engineer vs Process Engineer?

AspectManufacturing Excellence EngineerProcess Engineer
Primary FocusOptimizing manufacturing processes, implementing lean practices, and driving continuous improvementDesigning, analyzing, and improving manufacturing processes and workflows
Required SkillsLean Six Sigma, problem-solving, data analysis, project managementProcess design, troubleshooting, technical analysis, CAD skills
Work EnvironmentFactory floors, cross-functional teams, continuous improvement projectsDesign labs, production lines, process development settings
Common CertificationsLean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, ISO standardsSix Sigma, process engineering certifications

Manufacturing Excellence Engineers focus on improving overall manufacturing performance through lean practices and continuous improvement, while Process Engineers concentrate on designing and refining specific manufacturing processes. Both roles require analytical skills and industry certifications, but their daily tasks and objectives differ.

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Manufacturing Excellence Manager

Montgomery, AL • On-site

Diageo
Food and Drink Manufacturing • 10K+ employees
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Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement

Posted 24 days ago

Diageo rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

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Job description

Job Description :
Title: Manufacturing Excellence Manager - Montgomery
This is an on-site position at our new Diageo Plant in Hope Hull Alabama.
About Diageo:
Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands including Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, Bulleit and Buchanan's whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Don Julio, Tanqueray and Guinness!
Our performance ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. We are proud of the brands we make and the enjoyment they give to millions. We are passionate about alcohol playing a positive role in society as part of a balanced lifestyle. It is central to our purpose to celebrate life, every day, everywhere!
Diageo is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (DGE). For more information about Diageo, our people, our brands, and performance, visit us at www.diageo.com. Visit Diageo's global responsible drinking resource, www.DRINKiQ.com, for information, initiatives, and ways to share standard methodology.
Diageo Montgomery:
As part of its efforts to build an increasingly resilient and efficient supply network, premium drinks company Diageo North America announced plans to open a new manufacturing and warehousing facility in Montgomery, Alabama. The 360,000 square foot facility will have a multi-million case annual production capacity for Diageo's leading beverage alcohol brands. This site will enhance the company's North America supply chain operations and support future growth for the company's export business.
The new facility, which will be referred to as 'Diageo Montgomery,' will provide a new point of operations closer to the company's beverage distributors in the southern region. The site's strategic location is expected to reduce required road travel, significantly helping to further mitigate carbon emissions associated with logistics operations. The new facility will also employ top tier technology for more efficient water and energy usage across the site.
Purpose of Role:
  • Problem Solving

  • Provide thought leadership in developing practical solutions to complex analytical problems.

  • Execution of critical initiatives to deliver growth site wide.

  • Culture Change

  • Key member of the site's steering committee and serve as coach to embed sustainable CI culture.

  • Ensure best in class practices align and support Relay ambition across all maturing, brewing, packaging and warehouse operations.

  • Best in class Practices

  • Work directly with the different departments (plant floor and management) to implement improvements and deploy best in class practices/standards.

  • Be a driving force behind strategic, operational and organizational initiatives.

  • Provide insight through analytics and drive CI implementation efforts.

  • Leadership of site's manufacturing excellence program including 5S, Set Up Time Reduction, Autonomous Maintenance, Focused Improvement, and Asset Care.

  • Responsible for improved performance - efficiency and OEE

  • Standardize ways of working - based on best in class practices, different site inputs and the global standards

  • Ensure all our procedures/ways of working are properly documented, up-to-date and accessible to all users.

  • Build Capabilities:

  • Improve capability of the Operator and Team Leader (Supervisor) by defining a standardized up-skilling program.

  • Provide technical support and be the subject matter expert in all aspects of Manufacturing Excellence (CI).

Key Outputs:
  • Support and model behaviors to deliver Zero Harm.

  • Collaborate with operational partners to deliver against critical metric objectives.

  • Drive reduction in targeted waste streams.

  • Support, coach and track root cause problem solving to permanently address issues.

  • Using lean techniques, optimize safety, quality, production, and cost objectives through employee involvement and team approach to problem solving.

  • Direct the planning and implementation of key initiatives to improve all operations.

  • Regular meetings with the teams to drive performance improvement and increased levels of engagement.

  • Remain abreast of industry changes and new technology, equipment, systems etc. as they relate to improving the key operations.

  • Link with planning to develop clear guidelines for effective planning of operations.

  • Benchmark and measure our performance against best in class.

  • Monitor a balanced scorecard of critical metrics e.g. OEE, Schedule adherence etc.

Qualifications:
  • 4 year Bachelor's Degree or equivalent (preferably in Engineering or related field), with advanced training and experience in Lean Manufacturing / CI (Lean/ Six Sigma Certification/ 5-S.

  • 5+ years track record across a range of Engineering or Manufacturing fields preferably in the beverage/food business or CPG companies including time in both a front-line and management role

  • Solid, demonstrated experience in implementing best in class tools and lean manufacturing techniques and leading plant wide change initiatives.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Leadership skills particularly in, creating possibilities, change management, consistently delivering great performance and a strong sphere of influence.

  • Must have exceptional influencing skills and be proficient in presentation and training skills. Ability to influence without direct control of resources.

  • Demonstrated leadership and role modeling in breakthrough performance coaching to build high performing teams.

  • Excellent organization skills. Ability to handle multiple priorities.

  • Superior problem solving and analytical skills (quantitative and qualitative).

  • Demonstrated passion for solving problems and manufacturing and operational excellence.

  • Successful candidate will be self-motivated and able to achieve high impact within Diageo NA.

Plant Address:
Diageo Montgomery
7000 Celebration Way
Hope Hull, AL 36043
Worker Type :
Regular
Primary Location:
Montgomery
Additional Locations :
Job Posting Start Date :
2026-07-30
MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA: SALARY RANGE IS FROM $91,200 TO $152,000 (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.

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