Operational Excellence Business Partner - Distillation

The Operational Excellence (OpEx) Business Partner will support departments within the Distillation & Maturation function to facilitate the implementation of our TRACC Continuous Improvement program.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the area Loss & Waste analysis with the Area Managers to identify the improvement strategy for the next 12 weeks – 12 months.
• Provide guidance and support in the implementation of the Operational Excellence program and liaise and coordinate between site leadership and local task forces to ensure that activities are consistently aligned.
• Support the creation and implementation of standards for best practice and take the lead to deliver strategic productivity saving projects.
• Lead or support cross‑functional working sessions to improve business process and reduce waste in the organization.

Change Facilitation

• Provide insights to support or challenge action/project owners.
• Assist with identifying and resolving key risk issues.
• Provide logistical support for run and improve focused meetings.
• Ensure that Operational Excellence Program is optimised to support and assess the change process.
• Lead on the OpEx Assessments.
• Monitor and report on practice and performance progress at meetings of the site leadership and task forces.

Training Support

• Support the training and development of key change agents, at various levels in the business.
• Support internal trainers in the coordination and delivery of training activities.

Who you’ll be working with

Internally, you’ll collaborate with colleagues in Distillation & Maturation, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality and Health and Safety as well as other functions such as HR and Finance. The role covers both the Malt distilleries & Strathclyde Grain distillery, so travel will be required across both areas. Externally, you will collaborate with contractors, suppliers, and vendors to ensure delivery of services to the highest standard.

Qualifications

• Have previous experience in a similar role, supporting change through continuous improvement or operational excellence, ideally within the FMCG industries.
• Experience in Distillation or another process industry.
• Can demonstrate strong leadership and coaching skills, with the ability to influence and inspire others.
• Have good communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Have strong facilitation skills and encourage creativity in individual and group settings.

Benefits

• Private medical insurance, income protection and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
• Generous annual holiday allowance plus public holidays, employee pension, share incentive plan, share ownership plan, life assurance.
• Employee gifts & discounts, including an allowance per year to spend on brands in the staff shop, rewards & recognition scheme, and employee discounts from high street retailers.
• Flexible culture with events, employee‑run networks, and resources to support wellbeing and mental fitness.

We will assess your application for this role based on your skills, experiences and achievements, not your gender, age, ethnic or educational background or any other such factors. Please feel free to leave these off your CV and application form if you wish.