Distillery Operations Area Leader

2 weeks ago

Tullamore, Uíbh Fhailí, Ireland William Grant & Sons Full time
The Opportunity

We're seeking a dynamic, driven, and visionary Distilleries Operations Area Leader to take the reins of our Tullamore distillery operations and lead our teams into the next chapter of excellence.

This is more than a leadership role. It's a chance to shape the future of Irish whisky production, drive innovation, and leave your mark on a globally respected brand.

What You Will Be Doing
  • Lead production across Grain, Pot & Malt distilleries, and Spirit Supply, ensuring delivery against plan with precision, quality, and efficiency.
  • Own the budget & manage both fixed and variable costs to ensure a lean, cost effective operation.
  • Drive continuous improvement through innovation and process enhancements that elevate competitiveness, service, and quality.
  • Champion transparency by compiling and publishing KPIs and leading performance reviews with site stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with all safety, environmental, and regulatory standards through rigorous audit and assurance practices.
  • Mitigate risks across safety, volume, quality, and service proactively and effectively.
  • Build strong relationships with regulators and stakeholders, aligning operational needs with strategic goals.
  • Shape the future by contributing to short, medium, and long-term planning including budgets, CAPEX, and site masterplans.
  • Lead and inspire your team fostering engagement, development, and a culture of excellence.
  • Champion diversity and inclusion, helping every employee create their own personal legacy within our values-driven culture.
Ideal Candidate
  • Educated to degree level in either Chemistry/Science/Brewing discipline or Chemical/Mechanical Engineering or acquired competency through significant experience.
  • Demonstrable extensive competence in and experience of the Distilling / Brewing / Petrochemical / Pharmaceutical industries.
  • Proven leader of leaders who can set and deliver objectives, develop and performance manage high performing teams and develop individuals to achieve their full potential.
  • LEAN/Six Sigma Green Belt certification or demonstrable track record of utiliseing continuous Improvement techniques.
What can we offer you?
  • We offer a competitive salary and benefits which are designed to promote our employees financial wellbeing. Employees are also eligible to participate in a bonus plan.
  • Our employees enjoy a generous holiday entitlement and an opportunity to 'buy' or 'sell' some holiday entitlement.
  • Private Healthcare
  • Our employees can join a Group Personal Retirement Saving Account (PRSA). Employees contribute 5% of salary, the company contributes 10%.
  • Our Employee Assistance Programme offers practical, impartial support on everyday matters ranging from medical, financial and legal to home and family issues.
  • Our Life Assurance cover is a multiple of three times your annual basic salary.
  • Product allowance so that you can enjoy our fantastic portfolio of brands with your family and friends.
  • Our Cycle to Work scheme allows you to hire a bike for an agreed length of time, and then snap it up for a fraction of its original value. All while making savings (at least 25%) and spreading the cost.
  • Every employee has the opportunity to claim funding each year for a charity or charities for which they have raised money, volunteered their time or personally donated.
  • Learning resources to help you be your best self.

Relocation support is available for the right candidate, helping ensure a smooth move to Tullamore. This is your chance to play a key role in shaping the future of Irish whiskey at one of its most iconic distilleries.

Apply now and raise the bar with us.


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