Distillery Manager - Innovation & Operations Lead

InchDairnie Whisky Ltd; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

InchDairnie Distillery seeks a Distillery Manager to lead the safe, compliant and effective operation of our Glenrothes distillery and warehousing activities. You will drive high‑quality spirit production and own budgets, procurement and regulatory compliance while developing the team and ensuring safety and quality are non‑negotiable.

You will shape the future of InchDairnie by advancing process improvements, engaging with external partners and contributing to brand development through

Qualifications

• Five+ years in distillery operational management.
• Degree-level qualification in engineering, chemical engineering, brewing and distilling, or equivalent experience.
• Strong technical understanding of distillation and whisky production.
• Proven ability to lead and develop operational teams with safety and quality at the forefront.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe, compliant operation of distillery and warehouses, including COMAH considerations.
• Deliver production plans within budgets while maintaining quality and consistency of new make spirit.
• Manage people, budgets, procurement and regulatory compliance across production and warehousing.
• Drive operational excellence, improve reliability, efficiency and resource use.
• Develop annual operating budgets with finance and oversee commercial aspects such as raw materials and utilities.
• Support brand development through engagement in masterclasses, tastings and events.
• Represent the distillery to regulators, suppliers and external partners.

Skills

Distillery leadership

Operational management

Health & safety compliance

Budgeting & financial awareness

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Engineering knowledge

Education

Engineering / Chemical engineering / Brewing & distilling degree

Job description

InchDairnie Distillery seeks a Distillery Manager to lead the safe, compliant and effective operation of our Glenrothes distillery and warehousing activities. You will drive high‑quality spirit production and own budgets, procurement and regulatory compliance while developing the team and ensuring safety and quality are non‑negotiable.

You will shape the future of InchDairnie by advancing process improvements, engaging with external partners and contributing to brand development through