Distillery Operations Area Leader

Introducción del empleo

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.

Responsabilidad del cargo

• 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.

Nuestro candidato ideal

• 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.

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.

Qué podemos ofrecerte?

• 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.

Acerca de William Grant & sons

A HOME FOR RARE CHARACTERS

William Grant & Sons: a home where Rare Characters thrive.

We value every employee for their rare character, distinctive skills, experience and perspectives. Every one of our colleagues has a role to play in helping us to achieve our growth ambitions.

At William Grant & Sons, our vision is to be A home where rare characters thrive. We value all colleagues for their rare character, distinctive skills, experience and perspectives. Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of how we do things at William Grant & Sons, fully aligned to our purpose and our company values. We strive to create an environment where we can all be our best and bring our whole selves to work.

OUR AGILE WORKING PHILOSOPHY

Our agile working philosophy is to “Have your best work day everyday”.
Built on trust, we empower our rare characters to have their best work day every day. Where flexibility and positive working experiences help employees to feel connected and release potential across our teams.
We are open to discussing possible agile/flexible working options as part of the recruitment process.

INCLUSIVE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of how we do things at William Grant & Sons, fully aligned to our purpose and our company values. We want to ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive. If you have any questions or need some support with your application we’d love to hear from you. So please get in touch with our HR team at recruitment.enquiries@wgrant.com.