Third Party Operations Manager

Responsibilities

• Own and strengthen strategic relationships with third-party manufacturing partners as the single point of accountability
• Lead the onboarding, evaluation, and expansion of co-packers in partnership with Procurement, Quality, Finance, and Legal teams
• Drive performance across cost, quality, safety, service, risk management, and compliance within TPO operations
• Enable brand change and innovation projects to bring new products to market seamlessly
• Manage operational and financial performance, including productivity targets and cost centre management
• Ensure all operations align with Manufacturing Excellence, GRMS, and ethical standards

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in technical or operational roles within FMCG, CPG, or beverage manufacturing
• Proven experience managing co-packers or third-party manufacturing operations
• Demonstrated success delivering productivity, cost, quality, and service outcomes in complex environments
• Experience leading innovation, product introductions, or supply-side change projects
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing budgets and cost centres
• Deep understanding of manufacturing excellence, HSE, risk management, and compliance frameworks
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and negotiation skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in highly regulated environments and conducting audits
• Strong root cause analysis and continuous improvement capabilities

About the Company

Diageo is the world’s leading premium drinks company, with over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries. From iconic names like Johnnie Walker and Smirnoff to growing brands like Don Julio, we craft products that are central to celebrations worldwide. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture where talented people from all over the world can innovate and reach their full potential.