Distillery Operations Area Leader

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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.

• 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.

• 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 utilising continuous Improvement techniques.

• 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.
• 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.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Production

• Beverage Manufacturing