Distillation Team 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

Job Description : About us

From Arthur Guinness to Johnnie Walker, our business was founded on people of great character, and in 250 years, nothing’s changed. We’re the world’s leading premium alcohol company. Our brands are industry icons. And our success is thanks to the strength of our people, in every role. It’s why we trust them with our legacy. And it’s why we reward them with the career‑defining opportunities that they deserve. Nestled on the edge of Lake Winnipeg, Crown Royal’s distillery in Gimli, Manitoba is home to 1.696 million barrels of delicious whisky that sit patiently waiting to be share with the world. One of Manitoba’s natural beauties, the town of Gimli hugs the western shoreline of one of the world’s largest freshwater lakes w, with sandy beaches, and active harbour and the largest Islandic population outside Iceland. Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected Consumer Products Company in the world. To achieve these, we need the world’s very best people. Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you!

About You

We’re looking for people with character: Safety‑minded, motivated, resilient, and forward‑thinking. This is the dream role for someone who is looking to deliver high standards within the Distillery Team, which is vital in supporting the distillation and maturation processes at the Diageo Gimli Distillery to ensure the production of high‑quality whisky for the Crown Royal Brand.

You will bring with you, excellent verbal and written communication skills, experience in leading and managing day to day operations within a team of hardworking operators who are equally passionate about our product.

To succeed, you will have post‑secondary education, three to five years’ experience in a production environment, are efficient in operating various computer programs, and strong analytical skills. Organization and time‑management skills paired with openness to learn every day, customer oriented and working knowledge of GMP and HACCP and eagerness to work within the site to bring the team together as one, will make you successful.

About the Role

This position is a key part of the Distillation Team. A team that supervises and coordinates all activities of unionized workers, including operational, personnel, and administrative tasks.

In this role, you will develop, coach, and lead a performance oriented, efficient team‑based staff to produce a finished product.

• Ensure efficient production and high standards.
• Optimize safety, quality, production and cost objectives through employee involvement and team building approach to problem solving.
• Train and monitor personnel to ensure proper procedures are followed.
• Communicate production schedules and schedule changes to appropriate departments.
• Direct the planning and implementation of key initiatives to improve distillery operations.
• Ensure all monthly safety and food safety audits are completed on time, all corrective action items are completed, and all team members understand the goals Review all production paperwork and ensure it is accurately completed.
• Ensure production databases are properly maintained and information used for continuous improvement.
• Monitor part and supplies inventories and place all necessary orders to ensure business needs are met.
• Manage assigned budget accounts.
• Generate ideas and implement changes in processes and use of equipment to increase efficiency, improve safety and quality, reduce costs and improve employee engagement.
• Assist other departments on material quality, package quality and other production related issues.
• Work with management and staff on productivity, quality and safety initiatives.

Diversity statement

Celebrating our inclusive and diverse culture is core to Diageo’s purpose of “celebrating life every day everywhere”. This purpose is inclusive in nature, as it values everybody irrespective of background, disability, religion, gender identity, sexuality or ethnicity. We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realize its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills, and capabilities in each of the 180 countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base. We view diversity as one of the key enablers that helps our business to grow and our values, purpose and standards set the conditions for us to respect the unique contribution each person brings.

Worker Type & Location

Worker Type :Regular Primary Location:Gimli Plant Additional Locations :

Salary Range

SALARY RANGE IS FROM $66,750 TO $111,250 (ANNUAL)

Benefits

US‑based employees are eligible for healthcare benefits, retirement benefits , short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellness benefits and industry leading parental leave, among others. (Benefits/perks listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Diageo and the country where you work.)

About the Company

With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Every day, over 29,000 talented people come together at Diageo to create the magic behind our much‑loved brands. From iconic names to innovative newcomers – the brands we’re building are rooted in culture and local communities. Our ambition is to be one of the best performing, most trusted and most respected consumer products companies in the world. Our founders, such as Arthur Guinness, John Walker, and Charles Tanqueray, were visionary entrepreneurs whose brilliant minds helped shape the alcohol industry. And through our people, their legacy lives on. Join us, and you’ll collaborate with talented people from all corners of the world. Together, you’ll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a more inclusive and sustainable future that we can all be proud of. With diversity at our core, we celebrate our people's unique passions, commitments and specialist skills. Because when varied voices, mindsets, and personalities come together, great ideas are born. In our supportive culture, your voice will be heard and you’ll be empowered to be you. Just bring your ambition, curiosity and ideas, and we’ll celebrate your work and help you reach your fullest potential.