Multi Distillery Supervisor

Aultmore & Macduff Distilleries form part of the Bacardi UK Supply and play a key role within Spirit Supply. The Distillery Supervisor supports a range of complex and dynamic processes, including milling, mashing, fermentation, distillation, and bulk spirit handling. These operations require strong technical and leadership expertise to effectively plan workloads and support the delivery of UK Supply goals in line with the organisation’s long‑term strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in achieving both Distilleries annual output targets working as one team to produce consistent spirit quality within budget and in a safe working environment.
• Place orders for all raw materials and consumables, monitoring and reporting expenditure monthly against budget.
• Assist the Aultmore Distillery Manager in all aspects of the job including participating in the “On Call” roster.
• Provide cover for the Aultmore Distillery Manager to include the day‑to‑day operation and any tasks associated with the distillery.
• Be involved in the production, storage and handling of feed ingredients and will be fully aware of the animal feeds regulations.
• Assist in the management of all financial, operational, C&E, EHS and SEPA documentation for both Distilleries.
• Participate in UK Supply communication briefings/meetings and help with development issues and other initiatives where appropriate.
• Actively participate in the Continuous Improvement of distillery operators and operations/activities by considering current work practices and suggesting alternatives where appropriate.
• Be fully aware of the financial responsibilities and participate in the forming of the annual distillery budget.
• Communicate clearly with the Aultmore Distillery Manager and operators on an hourly/daily basis.
• Ensure that all relevant samples are taken and dispatched to customers, company laboratory, and external laboratories.
• Promote and reinforce correct Environmental Health & Safety behaviours through personal example.
• Take action upon any environmental, health and safety matter brought to their notice, and report to their relevant Manager immediately on any matter which they are unable to rectify.

Functional Skills

• Ability to balance and prioritise workloads.
• Ability to work closely with others within the team, and also with other internal functions (Finance, Customs Compliance, Production team, etc.).
• Basic understanding of mechanical equipment and control systems.
• Highly competent in Microsoft Office applications and IT systems in general.
• Recording and sharing of trackers and KPIs relating to their site’s operations.
• Understanding and exercising financial and customs compliance requirements in relation to all operations.
• Act as 1st point of contact for operators regarding correction of any system processing errors, assisting in corrections.
• Drive continuous improvement through improving systems and training operators.
• Contribute to and administer the Idea Generation initiative.
• Assist with the review and administration of Standard Operating procedures and Risk Assessments.
• Ensure all visitors and contractors are fully inducted to the site.
• Good problem solving and analytical abilities.
• Provide cover to other team members and sites when needed and engage in cross‑functional support within the team.
• Valid driving licence.

Personal Qualities

• Capability to work in a seamless team, cross‑functionally.
• Honest, reliable, trustworthy and resilient.
• Overall good collaborator and excellent communicator.
• Excellent numeric and literacy skills.
• Willingness to travel to other sites when required.

Experience

• Experience in the Spirits industry or related FMCG and a global mobility mindset with aspirations to experience different cultures.

EEO Statement

Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization across the globe. We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination that adversely affects individuals or groups on the basis of national origin, race, colour, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, and any other legally protected aspect of a person’s identity.

Benefits

• Competitive pay package.
• Pay for performance incentives linked to company and individual performance.
• Competitive holiday/paid time off plus additional days (e.g., volunteer day).
• Retirement and pension plan.
• Health & wellbeing benefits: medical, critical illness, life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programs.
• Best‑in‑class, family‑friendly, inclusive leave policies.
• Benefits may vary depending on location and are subject to change.