Distillery Operator

Laverstoke, England, United Kingdom

12/17/2024

[Please note this is a Direct Search led by Bacardi. Applications from agencies will not be accepted nor will fees be paid for unsolicited CVs.]

Job Description

Purpose of the Position

The role is accountable for the delivery of operational excellence across the distillery manufacturing processes to assure that the standards of Gin are delivered to Brand standards. The role will have accountability to site management in terms of statutory compliance, and deployment of EHS.

Responsibilities

With our consumer at the heart your key focus will be

* Operations Management

* Accountable for the development and delivery of the operations plan to ensure that spirit supply is in line with customer demand
* Logistics management 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
* To accurately draw samples for Customs & Excise, internal and external laboratories and update, maintain all required records
* Maintain complete flexibility of operations across the distillery
* Identify maintenance requirements and potential plant failures

* Technical Leadership

* Ensures the that quality system is maintained to deliver finished gin standards in addition to compliance of GQM and ISO Standards

* Process Excellence and Continuous Improvement

* Champion continuous improvements, optimizing Global BOS and lean manufacturing process tools.
* Develop and deliver continuous improvement plans that will deliver best practice performance across our processes, equipment and systems.

* People

* Build HSE and Continuous improvement environment aligned to Bacardi standards across the site
* Actively participate in the continuous improvement of distillery operations/activities by considering current work practices and suggesting alternatives where appropriate.
* Work as one team to produce consistent spirit quality within budget and in a safe working environment.
* Ensure that all relevant samples are taken and despatched to customers, company laboratory, and external laboratories.
* Reinforce and strengthen the HSE culture at every opportunity in operations and projects
* Promote correct HSE behaviours through personal example

* Take action upon any health, safety and environmental matter brought to their notice, and report to their Manager on any matter which they are unable to rectify

Skills and Experience

The skills and experience needed to create your legacy

* Ideally experience of a comparable position in the spirit industry
* Experience in manufacturing ideally from an International / Global company with a matrix organization

Functional Excellence:

* Knowledge of distilling process
* Basic engineering experience/chemical engineering
* Operational process knowledge and skills with the ability to develop and deliver operational excellence across multiple processes
* Effective communicator and good interpersonal skills
* Ability to manage their own time effectively

Educational Requirements:

* Basic numeracy is essential
* Distilling qualification would be beneficial but not essential
* Chemical Engineering qualification would be beneficial but not essential

Language Skills: Level of proficiency: (M = mother tongue; F = fluent; I = intermediate; B = basic)
* Language: English - F