Line Leader

Bacardi; Chieri; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay Package

Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

Bacardi in Italy is seeking a Production Leader to drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement across packaging and bottling lines. You will own TPM/TMS routines, supervise frontline teams, and ensure the production plan delivers targets for volume, mix, and service while preserving efficiency.

You will lead incident investigations, champion a zero-harm culture, and coordinate with Maintenance, Planning, and QA to boost OEE and product quality.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of bottling and packaging processes and equipment.
• Solid understanding of KPIs including OEE and downtime.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, TPM, and CI methodologies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and production reporting systems.
• Analytical with ability to translate data into improvements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Safety, Environmental, and Compliance standards.
• Promote correct PPE use and adherence to policies.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Drive a proactive safety culture through engagement and risk awareness.
• Oversee production plan execution and KPIs (OEE, productivity, quality).
• Coordinate daily operations to maximize line performance.
• Lead TPM/TMS routines and Tier meetings.
• Drive continuous improvement and corrective actions to losses.
• Collaborate with Maintenance to improve equipment reliability.
• Participate in operational reviews and cross-functional forums.

Skills

Bottling & packaging

Manufacturing KPIs

Lean Manufacturing

MS Office proficiency

Problem solving

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety, Environment & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with Safety, Environmental, and Compliance standards and procedures.
• Promote the correct use of PPE and adherence to company policies and operating standards.
• Lead incident investigations, near-miss analysis, and root cause problem-solving activities.
• Drive a proactive safety culture through employee engagement, risk awareness, and continuous improvement.
• Champion a zero-harm mindset and ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

Production Performance Management

• Ensure execution of the production plan, delivering agreed volume, mix, and service targets while maintaining operational efficiency.
• Monitor and drive performance against key manufacturing KPIs, including OEE, productivity, quality, cost, losses, and downtime.
• Coordinate daily operations to maximize line performance, flexibility, and resource utilization.
• Ensure accurate reporting and analysis of operational results through company performance management systems.
• Lead daily Tier Management System (TMS) routines and operational meetings, driving accountability, problem solving, and timely escalation of issues.
• Identify performance gaps and implement corrective actions to support continuous improvement and sustainable business result
• He/She is accountable for the end-to-end performance of the production line across SQCDM metrics

Continuous Improvement & TPM/TMS

• Drive the implementation and continuous development of TPM principles, the Tier Management System (TMS), and Daily Management Systems, including Tier routines and 90-Day Plans.Lead Continuous Improvement initiatives using structured problem-solving methodologies to eliminate losses and optimize operational performance.
• Identify performance gaps and drive root cause analysis, corrective actions, and improvement plans to enhance safety, quality, delivery, cost, and equipment effectiveness.
• Champion the deployment of Defect Handling, CIL (Clean, Inspect, Lubricate), and Autonomous Maintenance practices to strengthen process reliability and operator ownership.
• Support capital investment projects and equipment improvement initiatives, ensuring successful implementation and sustainable performance gains.

Autonomous Maintenance Management

• Drive the execution and continuous improvement of Autonomous Maintenance activities in line with TPM standards and requirements.
• Define, implement, and monitor CIL (Clean, Inspect, Lubricate) and equipment care standards to ensure optimal asset conditions and process reliability.
• Collaborate with Maintenance teams to resolve technical issues, eliminate root causes, and implement preventive actions that improve equipment performance and reduce downtime.
• Support the development of maintenance and asset reliability programs, strengthening operator ownership and maximizing equipment effectiveness.

Quality & Operational Standards

• Ensure compliance with quality standards, process controls, and product specifications to consistently meet customer and business requirements.
• Drive adherence to GMP, HACCP, Hygiene, and 6S standards, promoting a culture of operational discipline and continuous improvement.
• Ensure all operational activities are executed in accordance with company procedures, operating standards, and compliance requirements.
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring audit readiness and timely closure of identified gaps and improvement actions.
• Monitor quality performance and drive corrective actions to eliminate defects, reduce process variability, and improve product quality.

Leadership & People Management

• Lead, coach, and develop frontline teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high performance.
• Build team capability through training, coaching, feedback, and continuous development initiatives.
• Drive and build Team leaders’ leadership to improve first line leadership structure
• Promote employee engagement, flexibility, and multi-skilling to support operational performance and business agility.
• Plan and optimize workforce deployment, ensuring effective resource allocation and balanced workloads.
• Drive a culture of ownership, teamwork, and results orientation, aligned with business objectives and operational excellence principles.
• Champion company values and behaviors while supporting talent development, succession planning, and continuous capability growth.
• Partner with Planning & Logistics teams to optimize production schedules, maximize service levels, and ensure efficient resource utilization.
• Collaborate with Maintenance teams to improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and sustain operational performance.
• Work closely with Packaging Development, Engineering, and Project Management teams to support new product introductions, process changes, and capital investment projects.
• Actively participate in operational reviews, Tier meetings, and cross-functional forums to ensure alignment on priorities, performance, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Foster effective collaboration across functions to drive business results, problem resolution, and sustainable operational excellence.

SKILLS

• Strong knowledge of bottling and packaging processes, equipment, and manufacturing operations.
• Solid understanding of key manufacturing KPIs, including OEE, line efficiency, MTBF, downtime, quality, and performance losses.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Tier Management Systems (TMS), and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and production reporting systems.
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret operational data and translate insights into improvement actions.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Leadership of frontline operational teams.
• Coaching, mentoring, and people development.
• Change management and continuous improvement mindset.
• Planning, prioritization, and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration.
• Results orientation, accountability, and problem-solving capabilities.

Annual Base Gross Salary EUR from 40.000 to 50.000

LEADERSHIP AGILITY

At Bacardi we care deeply about finding brilliant talent who can bring the following personal attributes to help elevate our 3Fs: Fearless, Family, Founder culture to the next level.

• Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become

• Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others

• People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance

• Results Agility : You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others.

• Mental Agility : You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you’re presented with

• Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience

Disclaimer: Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization across the globe. We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination that adversely affects individuals or groups on the basis of national origin, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, and any other legally protected aspect of a person’s identity.

U.S. applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

Perks of Working for us

At Bacardi,we arecommitted toproviding ourPrimos (employees) with a comprehensive Total Rewards package ofcompensation, benefits, incentives, allowances, well-being, and much more to meet the needs of themselves and their families. It goes beyond just Cash! The total rewards program is based on pay for performance, whereby the incentive programs are linked to company and individual performance.

Compensation, Paid Time Off & Retirement:

• Competitive Pay Package
• Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off, plus additional days offered ( i.e., volunteer day, allowing you to give back to the community)
• Retirement/Pension Plan

Health & Wellbeing

• Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Best-in-class, family-friendly, and inclusive leave policies

Additional Benefits

The benefits /perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Bacardi, your work location, and are subject to change.

Some benefits may be subject to an employee contribution.

Some benefits may be fully or partially subsidized. Incentive plans are linked to the nature of your employment and can vary based on region, market, function or brand.