Gin Production Manager

Job Name

Country:

United Kingdom

City:

Laverstoke

Function:

Operations

Reporting Line:

Master Distiller

Job type:

Full time

Lead recruiter:

Paulina Siwek

About the role

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

The role is accountable for the delivery of operational excellence across the distillery manufacturing processes optimising resources to assure that the standards of gin products are delivered to Brand standards .The role will have accountability for site management in terms of statutory compliance, EHS and promote the Bacardi Fearless, Founders, Family culture. To deputise for the Master Distiller as and when required.

YOUR LEADERSHIP

Deliver Operational excellence across core performance indicators to ensure that liquid supply is aligned to demand requirements
Technical Leadership to assure Safe working practices, Quality and Consistency of the distillery process
Champion continuous improvement and best practice across distillery operations

Responsibilities

WITH OUR CONSUMER AT THE HEART YOUR KEY FOCUS WILL BE

1. Operations Management

Accountable for the development and delivery of the operations plan to ensure that spirit supply is in line with customer demand
Deliver the budget
Oversee the logistics of inbound and outbound materials in line with the operations plan.
Ensure that the distilling operation and the site meets Bacardi EHS standards and local regulatory requirements
Accountable for the governance and reporting of KPI performance across the operation
Develop and deploy site maintenance plan, budget and services that will maintain the site to required Bacardi standards
Accountable for the management of all financial, operational, C&E, H.&S documentation for the distillery.
Deliver capex projects in line with site strategy

2. Technical Leadership

Accountable for the quality and consistency of the finished gin spirit throughout the distilling process. Delivers finished gin spirit quality in line with product standards.
Provide technical leadership for the design, installation and maintenance of all processes and equipment across the site
Accountable for site functionality and operations
Lead onboarding of innovation pipeline products

3. Process Excellence and Continuous Improvement

Lead continuous improvements, optimizing Global BOS and lean manufacturing process tools.
Collaborate with procurement in relation to assuring quality standards of ingredients and liquid quality
Collaborate with planning and bulk planning teams to ensure all demands are met and supply is secure

4 People

Build a proactive HSE and Continuous improvement environment aligned to Bacardi standards across the site
Build strong development programme for team to ensure appropriate skills and knowledge onsite
Lead continuous improvement of distillery operations/activities by considering current work practices and implementing alternatives where appropriate.
Lead the site in the 3Fs – Fearless, Founders, Family

Relations

Internal

JDSL Operations Team
Global Operations Functions

External

Local Communities
Consultant
Regulatory Bodies
Supplier relationships (raw materials and alcohol), Indirect supply base

Skills and Experience

THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO CREATE YOUR LEGACY

Knowledge expert in gin product and distilling process
Strong Operations Management skills with the ability to develop and deliver operational excellence across multiple processes
Effective collaborator and communicator with Bacardi support groups HR, Finance, IT
Ability to manage third party providers
Financially competent capable of developing /delivering operational budgets and capital expenditure plans
Same or comparable position in the spirit industry
Experience in International / Global company with a matrix organization
University Degree (Operations , Business Management or Science Engineering Based), HND or equivalent vocational experience. Distilling Qualification not essential but preferred.

Our culture

We share the passion and entrepreneurial flair of our founder and are guided by our three culture pillars - Fearless, Family and Founders, they inspire our Primos to be the best they can be and drive us forward in all we do. But what does this mean?

· Being Fearless; means adopting an agile mindset, being comfortable trying new things and taking risks. We are empowered to question, challenge and innovate.

· Family; We treat each other, and our communities, like Family. Always.

· Founders; The spirit of entrepreneurship is at the heart of everything we do. We see the business as if it’s our own. We do the right thing for the business and we all take accountability for our work.

When you join Bacardi, you become part of our family and gain more than just a job.

Disclaimer: Bacardi is an equal opportunity employer that values workforce diversity. Diversity is core to our business: by embedding diversity into all aspects of our culture, we maximize the opportunity to achieve sustainable business success and growth. The duties and responsibilities described in the role profile might not be a comprehensive list.