Manufacturing Site Director, Hiram Walker

About the role

The Senior Director of the Walkerville Production Site leads one of the company's most critical manufacturing operations, shaping the performance, culture and long-term success of the facility. The role drives operational excellence across safety, quality, cost, delivery and sustainability, guides strategic decisions and champions innovation in a fast-evolving environment. The salary range is $137,520 to $171,900, set during the interview process.

Key responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of the Walkerville Production Site, covering manufacturing, production planning, logistics, engineering and performance improvement.
• Establish and deliver annual operating, financial and sustainability targets with site leadership.
• Build and develop teams by coaching managers and supervisors, and foster a culture of safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• Optimize materials, labor, equipment and capacity to meet production and customer service commitments.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement, using technology, automation and digitization.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety and quality standards, including occupational health and safety requirements and ISO certifications, and drive timely corrective actions.
• Lead change initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, support union partnership and advance Pernod Ricard's global sustainability goals.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Food Sciences, Finance, Business or a related field.
• 8-10 years of progressive operations leadership experience, including direct responsibility for manufacturing or production environments.
• 5+ years of experience in distillation or spirits manufacturing.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large teams and deliver measurable improvements in safety, quality, cost and performance.
• Experience implementing Continuous Improvement or Lean Manufacturing practices.
• Proven ability to lead change, build cross-functional partnerships and navigate complex organizations.