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Bacardi-Martini
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Job summary
Bacardi-Martini is seeking a production operations leader to drive safe, compliant and high‑performing manufacturing. You will oversee safety, quality, delivery and cost targets, while leading TPM, TMS and autonomous maintenance practices to maximize equipment effectiveness.
You will coordinate with planning, maintenance and packaging development teams to optimize schedules, reduce downtime and sustain continuous improvement across SQCDM metrics.
Qualifications
- GMP, HACCP, Hygiene and 6S standards are to be followed.
- Audits readiness and timely closure of gaps and actions.
- Focus on quality, process controls and product specs.
Responsibilities
- Lead safety, environmental and compliance standards and investigations.
- Promote PPE usage and policy adherence.
- Drive TPM, Tier Management System and Daily Management to improve efficiency.
- Coordinate with maintenance, quality and planning to optimize performance.
- Support capital projects and asset reliability initiatives.
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Job description
•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.
•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
•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.
•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.
•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.
•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.
• 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.
•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
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.
At Bacardi, we are committed to providing our Primos (employees) with a comprehensive Total Rewards package of compensation, 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.
- 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
- Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Best‑in‑class, family‑friendly, and inclusive leave policies
- Flexible work arrangements (depending on role/office/site location)
- Access to E‑learning Platforms and Career Development programs
- Travel Discounts ( i.e., hotel and car rental)
- And much more!
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.
This means adopting an agile mindset, being comfortable with trying new things and taking risks, without being reckless.
We are all ‘Primos’ (Spanish for cousins) at Bacardi. Being part of the family gives you the support you need to be the best you can be.
Everyone at Bacardi sees this business as their own. We do the right thing for the business and take accountability for our work.
Life Inside Bacardi
Follow our Primos on their journey to success. Where did they start and what’s it like to work for Bacardi? You too can be part of our story.
Bacardi is the world's largest privately‑held international spirits company. We are a brand‑led growth company with over 200 brands and labels. More than 8,000 people across the globe work toward a common purpose to Make Moments Matter. At Bacardi we are guided by our 3Fs culture of being Fearless, treating each other like Family, and having a Founders mentality. And have plenty of fun along the way!
You will hear us refer to each other as a “Primo” which means cousin in Spanish, and it´s our way to referring to employees. It´s also a reminder that we are a family‑owned business with Latin heritage since 1862.
Primos are empowered to embrace diversity of thought and a global mindset to grow the Bacardi business and be future fit.
Leadership at Bacardi listen to Primos through pulse surveys, town halls, action team forums and development training sessions.
We get to enjoy social events, brand days, celebrate in trade with customers and have the opportunity to give back to the community through local initiatives like My Inspirit Day. We stand by doing the right thing and fostering a culture of wellness and prioritizing Primo wellbeing through impactful resources and initiatives.
If this sounds like a culture you wish to join, check out our current opportunities.
Our Global headquarters is based in Bermuda. Our Regional headquarters are Amsterdam for Europe & Latin America & the Caribbean; Dubai for Asia, Middle East & Africa and Coral Gables for North America. For Global Marketing, our teams are based in London, UK. In addition, we have offices, distilleries, production sites and brand homes around the world.
Our portfolio boasts more than 200 brands and labels and we sell in more than 160 markets. That global scale offers opportunities across functions and markets. From those who craft and produce our brands to those who market and sell them to everything in between.We also have opportunities across levels of experience from those who are starting their professional career (and are of local legal drinking age) to those who have decades of experience under their belt.
From time to time, we contract talent for specific functions and markets on a paid internship basis. We do not run a recurring global internship and rather allow markets and team to determine local needs and opportunities.
We are there for the moments that matter in our Primos’ careers - the times they need to step outside of their comfort zone and grow. Whether that’s when they step through our doors as a new Primo, take on a new role, want to learn new skills and develop, or
We have world‑class resources to support you every step of the way. From our Becoming Bacardi onboarding to global mentorship programs, mixology sessions, regular “lunch and learns” and coaching and development programs, there are many ways to expand your skills and opportunities. Learning never ends and that’s why we even continue development at the most senior levels with global programs at Harvard Business School and the University of Miami, among others.
The simple answer is no candidates do not need to drink alcohol to be considered for a role. The Bacardi portfolio of products includes alcohol, low alcohol and no alcohol products. Bacardi promotes balanced, moderate drinking as part of a mindful lifestyle. The decision whether or not to drink alcohol is a personal one and we respect lifestyle choices.
What we value most is high performing talent with an ability to understand how to engage with our brand consumers and business partners.
We do, of course, only hire people who are of legal drinking age in their market.
From time to time, we contract talent for specific functions and markets on a paid internship basis. We do not run a recurring global internship and rather allow markets and team to determine local needs and opportunities.
English is the official and primary language at Bacardi. Our Hiring Teams are located worldwide. Please submit your resume and other materials in English. Only consider using a local language for your application if the job positing specifies this request.
The first step is submitting your application which will be reviewed by our Hiring Team. Should your experience meet the qualifications and expectations of the open role, you will begin the interview process. Generally speaking, you can expect a few stages of conversations. The timing of the interview process will vary and our focus will be on ensuring that the key stakeholders get to know you and that you get to know us. You will be expected to do a face‑to‑face interview in person or over video call in some cases, at least once, during the hiring process.
Sometimes we do ask candidates for customer facing roles or more junior candidates to complete an automated online video interview. You will self‑record answers to our automated questions and this will be reviewed by the Hiring Team.
For Management and Leadership roles we may request an additional assessment that takes a deeper dive into your potential leadership style.
If your hiring journey is successful, we'll make it official with a job offer letter and be ready to welcome you to the team.
The process will vary and usually depend on different factors such as the volume of applications received, seniority level of the role and stakeholder availability within the hiring team. Our recruiters are in‑house and will be in touch as soon as possible to inform you of next steps. We appreciate your interest and patience.
We want everyone to enjoy their Bacardi interview experience and will consider requests for personal requirements (be that the interview environment or other adjustments). Please make your recruiter aware via email when invited for interview. We will do our best to accommodate your needs at each stage and make your experience a supportive one.
From time to time, fraudsters or scammers impersonate recruiters or Bacardi employees in an attempt to obtain personal information or money. These recruitment scams can show up as fake websites listing job opportunities designed to look like Bacardi, email communications, or direct messages via LinkedIn or Whatsapp/SMS. Watch out for poorly written messages and adverts that contain spelling errors or inconsistencies.
The URLs for the Bacardi Careers Site are https://bacardi.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Jobs_Bacardi and www.jobs.bacardilimited.com . If you click a link that sends you to a page that looks like Bacardi but doesn’t start with this address, it’s not us! Please do not provide any personal details – we suggest you close this window tab. An email would be considered suspicious if the email address does not end in “@bacardi.com”
Bacardi never charges a candidate any monetary fee for the opportunity to be interviewed, or to secure visas or permits. Money is never exchanged during the hiring process.
Bacardi will never ask you for personal information over email, such as personal passwords, credit card or banking information, Social Security numbers or tax identification number.
If you've shared information with a potential scammer, report any suspicious communications by forwarding details and attaching any evidence via our Contact Form https://Contact.BacardiLimited.com with Topic “Reporting Suspicious Activity”. Our team will investigate and let you know if the email is legitimate.
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