Production Manager

Our vision is to be a global icon in single malt whisky, while being considered the most innovative distillery in the world. Our ambition is to make Lark whisky a globally consumed, recognised and loved Tasmanian brand icon that celebrates our connection to the craft, the community and each other. We envision a better future, a better solution and a different approach, one where our journey is about the quiet pursuit of the extraordinary by honouring tradition whilst creating new meaning and layers to the Lark story.ABOUT YOU:Following the strong growth of the Lark Whisky brand, we are on the hunt for a self motivated Production Manager, to join and lead our production team over multiple sites across Tasmania.You will align the production teams to ensure seamless and efficient outputs from the various manufacturing processes (distilling, coopering, bottling) in order to achieve the ambitious growth goals of Lark ensuring no compromise on safety or quality. We are seeking an experienced, knowledgable and passionate individual, to live and breathe the Lark brand.TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED:Minimum Experience required:Managing Cooperage – with a focus on refurbishing ex fortified, and ex bourbon NMS fillingDistillery – Overseeing production plans, experience managing distilleries producing 500,000+ Lals per yearWhiskey maturation warehousing – Management of bond stores and maturing liquid, with a focus on quality. Overseeing all blending processes.Experience in delivery and maintaining a health and safety frameworkAt least 5 years of distillery management experience.Nice to have:Experience managing teams in multiple geographic locations.Track record of Improving safety on sites to match and exceed legislative requirementsKnowledge of hazardous areas for flammable productsExperience in implementation of Lean principleTraits and skills needed for success:Great people leading skillsBalancing multiple priorities & flexibility for changing prioritiesGood communicationExperience in improving the whisky manufacturing process and reducing its environmental impactSafety first mindsetFlexibility in production but without compromising qualityManaging to a budget covering multiple sites/departmentsStrong compliance management skills of various production site areasExperience and strong understanding of maintenance and engineering requirements of a distilleryExperience with Worksafe requirements of distillery operations.Experience for project planning and management and CI.Qualified and experienced in conducting auditsExperience in HACCPAt least 3 years managing teams.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:Ensuring a safe environment for employees and visitorsHealth, Safety & Quality complianceDrive CI culture empowering team to improve safety, productivity and quality while reducing costBuild & deliver NMS and cask plan based off blending and long term forecast requirementsEnsure delivery of NMS/Casks/Blends on time to plan and on budgetDrive collaboration between spirit teams (Distilling/Warehouse/Coopering) to best deliver goals seamlesslyControl capex and spend managementEnsuring best quality productCooperage:Working to create an efficient manufacturing system and mindsetCross training staffManaging production targets for pot still and column stillGrowing a CI culture on siteEncouraging an atmosphere that promotes innovationWarehousing:100% accuracy on blending from casks to finished products.100% stock take accuracyBEHAVIOURS:Strong values around people empowerment and development, a great people leaderAccountability and ownershipA mindset to challenge the status quo to seek improvements where possibleStrong communication, both within the team and department and with other departmentsStrong desire to learnThis role will be located at both Cambridge and Pontville, on a full time basis, based on a 38 hour week. A valid drivers licence and access to a car is essential.If you meet all of the requirements listed above, please share your CV and include a cover letter introducing yourself.Job Type: Full-timeSalary: $110,000.00 – $120,000.00 per yearThe Lark Vision:Our vision is to be a global icon in single malt whisky, while being considered the most innovative distillery in the world. Our ambition is to make Lark whisky a globally consumed, recognised and loved Tasmanian brand icon that celebrates our connection to the craft, the community and each other. We envision a better future, a better solution and a different approach, one where our journey is about the quiet pursuit of the extraordinary by honouring tradition whilst creating new meaning and layers to the Lark story.ABOUT YOU:Following the strong growth of the Lark Whisky brand, we are on the hunt for a self motivated Production Manager, to join and lead our production team over multiple sites across Tasmania.You will align the production teams to ensure seamless and efficient outputs from the various manufacturing processes (distilling, coopering, bottling) in order to achieve the ambitious growth goals of Lark ensuring no compromise on safety or quality. We are seeking an experienced, knowledgable and passionate individual, to live and breathe the Lark brand.TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED:Minimum Experience required:Managing Cooperage – with a focus on refurbishing ex fortified, and ex bourbon NMS fillingDistillery – Overseeing production plans, experience managing distilleries producing 500,000+ Lals per yearWhiskey maturation warehousing – Management of bond stores and maturing liquid, with a focus on quality. Overseeing all blending processes.Experience in delivery and maintaining a health and safety frameworkAt least 5 years of distillery management experience.Nice to have:Experience managing teams in multiple geographic locations.Track record of Improving safety on sites to match and exceed legislative requirementsKnowledge of hazardous areas for flammable productsExperience in implementation of Lean principleTraits and skills needed for success:Great people leading skillsBalancing multiple priorities & flexibility for changing prioritiesGood communicationExperience in improving the whisky manufacturing process and reducing its environmental impactSafety first mindsetFlexibility in production but without compromising qualityManaging to a budget covering multiple sites/departmentsStrong compliance management skills of various production site areasExperience and strong understanding of maintenance and engineering requirements of a distilleryExperience with Worksafe requirements of distillery operations.Experience for project planning and management and CI.Qualified and experienced in conducting auditsExperience in HACCPAt least 3 years managing teams.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:Ensuring a safe environment for employees and visitorsHealth, Safety & Quality complianceDrive CI culture empowering team to improve safety, productivity and quality while reducing costBuild & deliver NMS and cask plan based off blending and long term forecast requirementsEnsure delivery of NMS/Casks/Blends on time to plan and on budgetDrive collaboration between spirit teams (Distilling/Warehouse/Coopering) to best deliver goals seamlesslyControl capex and spend managementEnsuring best quality productCooperage:Managing production targetsWorking to create an efficient manufacturing system and mindsetCross training staffCambridge distillery:Managing production targets for pot still and column stillGrowing a CI culture on siteEncouraging an atmosphere that promotes innovationWarehousing:100% accuracy on blending from casks to finished products.100% stock take accuracyLogistics optimisationBEHAVIOURS:Strong values around people empowerment and development, a great people leaderAccountability and ownershipA mindset to challenge the status quo to seek improvements where possibleStrong communication, both within the team and department and with other departmentsStrong desire to learnThis role will be located at both Cambridge and Pontville, on a full time basis, based on a 38 hour week. A valid drivers licence and access to a car is essential.If you meet all of the requirements listed above, please share your CV and include a cover letter introducing yourself.Job Type: Full-timeSalary: $110,000.00 – $120,000.00 per yearSummary of role requirements:Looking for candidates available to work:Monday: Morning, AfternoonTuesday: Morning, AfternoonWednesday: Morning, AfternoonThursday: Morning, AfternoonFriday: Morning, AfternoonMore than 4 years of relevant work experience required for this roleWorking rights required for this roleExpected start date for role: 04 April 2024Expected salary: $110,000 - $120,000 per yearBe careful - Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad .Sign in to start saving jobs in your profile.Don't have a Jora account? Register with:Do you want to receive recommendations for similar jobs?#J-18808-Ljbffr