Distillation Operations Leader

Diageo; Gimli; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement benefits

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Wellness benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

Diageo Gimli Distillery is seeking a capable Distillation Team Lead to supervise unionized operators and drive production excellence. You will coach a performance‑driven, team‑based staff to deliver a high‑quality finished product.

The role requires experience leading production teams, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to GMP and HACCP standards. You will work on site in Gimli, Manitoba, contributing to safety, quality, and cost objectives within a collaborative distillery

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education and 3–5 years of experience in a production environment.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to lead teams.
• Knowledge of GMP and HACCP principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate activities of unionized workers within the DISTILLATION TEAM.
• Develop, coach and lead a performance oriented, efficient team to produce a finished product.
• Ensure production efficiency, safety, quality and cost objectives are met.
• Train and monitor personnel on procedures and best practices.
• Communicate production schedules and changes to departments.
• Plan and implement key initiatives to improve distillery operations.
• Complete monthly safety and food safety audits and follow up on corrective actions.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Team management

Analytical skills

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

GMP

HACCP

Job description

Diageo Gimli Distillery is seeking a capable Distillation Team Lead to supervise unionized operators and drive production excellence. You will coach a performance‑driven, team‑based staff to deliver a high‑quality finished product.

The role requires experience leading production teams, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to GMP and HACCP standards. You will work on site in Gimli, Manitoba, contributing to safety, quality, and cost objectives within a collaborative distillery