Operational Technology Lead

Overview

In this OT Lead role you will shape Diageos Manufacturing OT landscape at the site level, owning SCADA, PLC, HMIs, and industrial networks while aligning with the global strategy. You will drive digitalisation, automation, and security within the Maturation program and collaborate with engineering and operations to deliver a digital-first production environment. Your work will influence OT standards, risk management, and the rollout of Industry 4.0 initiatives. This position offers growth, hands-on leadership, and the chance to impact site performance and cybersecurity posture.

Pay / Benefits

• annual bonus
• pension contribution up to 14%
• private health
• Virtual GP
• six months of paid family leave
• on-site parking

• Lead OT strategy development and execution at the site level aligned with global strategy
• Advance digitalisation and automation for site operations
• Oversee Management of Change processes in OT systems
• Manage Industrial Data Models and support capital projects
• Lead Cyber Security Lifecycle Management per IEC 62443
• Oversee third-party support contracts and secure remote access
• Provide continuous threat detection and incident response support
• Ensure OT Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plans integrity
• Collaborate with site management on OT standard processes
• Support integration of SMART Factory Industry 4.0 initiatives

• Process Control Systems Engineering and Automation expertise
• Proficiency in SCADA, PLC, HMI and Industrial Networks
• Experience with Industry 4.0 and IIOT technologies
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, ideally in food and beverage
• Familiarity with Engineering Hazard and Risk Identification
• Experience with Cyber Security methodologies (IEC 62443) and Engineering Safety Systems (IEC 61508)
• Strong IT/OT Networking understanding

• strong communication
• pragmatic and structured approach
• ownership and accountability
• Process Control Systems Engineering
• SCADA
• PLC