Distilleries Production Manager

Brown-Forman; Scotland; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading spirits company seeks a manager for distillery production overseeing operations at multiple sites in Scotland. The role involves ensuring production quality, team development, and adherence to safety regulations, geared towards both operational efficiency and staff empowerment. Ideal candidates will possess a related degree and have significant leadership experience in the distilling sector.

Benefits

Equitable pay structure

Premium employee experience

Diverse benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in distillery leadership roles.
• Strong business and financial acumen.
• Ability to diagnose manufacturing issues and provide solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage distillery production operations.
• Develop production schedules and collaborate on resource procurement.
• Ensure quality, safety, and compliance in production.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Team Development

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, chemistry, business or related field

Master’s Degree in Engineering or Business Administration

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02.06.2025

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A varied and exciting role that incorporates all aspects of distilling production. A diverse role where you can develop both yourself and the process at a time where all sites are undergoing focused improvements and expansion.

Meaningful Work From Day One

You will lead and manage distillery production operations at Benriach, Glendronach, and Glenglassaugh distilleries including raw material management, distilling, and by-products. This role is 100% based onsite.

What You Can Expect

Provide leadership and vision to the distillery production organization to meet short and long-term operating objectives. Accomplish plant objectives by establishing plans, budgets, and result measurements; allocating resources; reviewing progress; making mid-course corrections.

In partnership with Distilleries Manager develops production schedules to meet annual volume and collaborates on grain, fuels and other raw materials procurement.

Ensures reliability and consistency of production, product quality, governmental compliance, employee safety, and environmental impact.

Provide coaching to direct reports for personal development and growth. Resolve performance issues through coaching and/or coordination with HR for training and development. Lead the performance management process.

Collaborate with Distilleries Manager and Finance Manager to develop the annual operating budget. Provide leadership, direction, and accountability to meet or exceed the operational budget.

What You Bring to the Table

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, chemistry, business or related field with experience in distillery leadership roles, leading and developing people and teams. Equivalent education and experience combinations will be considered.

Demonstrated understanding of distillery operations and equipment, continuous improvement methodologies, as well as quality, safety and environmental practices.

Demonstrated inclusive leadership and excellent communication skills. Ability to build and sustain excellent business relationships internally and externally.

Strong business, financial, and analytical acumen.

Ability to diagnose manufacturing issues and problem solve solutions to increase operational efficiencies and cost control.

What Makes You Unique

• Master’s Degree in Engineering or Business Administration with leadership experience in the distilling industry.

Who We Are

We believe great people build great brands. And we know there is Nothing Better in the Market than a career at Brown-Forman. Being a part of Brown-Forman means you will grow both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work.

Many Spirits, One Brown‑Forman - We believe that an inclusive culture, one that values the diversity and unique perspective of each individual, allows us each to bring our best self to work and leads to greater teamwork, creativity, and trust.

Cultivating a Caring Culture- We know that our strong culture is one of the many reasons people love working at Brown‑Forman.

Nothing Better- At Brown‑Forman, we craft products known for bringing people together. Our employees have made us what we are today and are the reason for our success. Do not just take our word for it. Brown‑Forman is consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work in countries around the world.

What We Offer

Total Rewards at Brown-Forman is designed to engage our people to ensure sustainable and profitable growth for generations to come. As a premium spirits company, we offer equitable pay structures for individual and company performance alongside a premium employee experience. We offer a range of premium benefits that reflect our company values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce.

Brown-Forman Corporation is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of Brown-Forman Corporation to provide full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.