Bottling Team Leader

Be part of something big

We are Pernod Ricard, a leading company in the global wines and spirits industry with over 19,000 employees globally. We own 16 of the world’s top 100 Spirits Brands and hold one of the most prestigious and comprehensive brand portfolios in the industry with 240 premium brands available in over 160 countries, including: Absolut vodka, Ballantine’s, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater, Malfy and Monkey 47 gins, Malibu liqueur, Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes as well Jacob’s Creek, Brancott Estate and Campo Viejo wines.

Here in the UK

In the UK, Pernod Ricard is made up of 4 businesses:

• Chivas Brothers, the largest brand company in the Group, responsible for the production and management of our award-winning Scotch whisky portfolio
• Pernod Ricard UK, which markets, sells and distributes our products in the UK market
• Pernod Ricard Global Travel Retail, the global and EMEA home of the group’s duty free, air travel and cruises business.
• The Absolut Group, the brand owner of our global white spirits portfolio, whose Gin brand unit and Business Acceleration team sit in London.

We are an organisation of 2,000 employees in the UK, headquartered in London, in a brand-new office designed with sustainability, ‘conviviality’ and collaboration in mind. We also have offices in Scotland and various distilleries and production sites across the UK from Plymouth to London to Speyside.

Your new team

This position sits in our Chivas Brothers business. At Chivas Brothers, our 1,600-strong team across 27 sites is committed to upholding the heritage of Scotch and ensuring its sustainable future, as well as opening it up to new audiences across the globe.

The scope of Operations stretches from Procurement through conversion (distillation and maturation) and manufacturing (or bottling) to all the downstream Supply Chain activities until the final product is delivered.  In addition, Operations play a very active role in Innovation, Talent Development and Operational Risk Management.

Our bottling halls are based at our Kilmalid Campus, bottling historic brands such as Glen Livet, Beefeater, Chivas and Ballantine’s, the focus on quality is paramount.  In addition to Quality Focus, we put Safety First above anything else whilst we deliver our customer’s expectations and business targets in efficiency and cost.  Finally, people are at the heart of what we do we are passionate about delivering our results with our teams on the journey.  Our ambition is to be the Best in Pernod Ricard and we need the best people to support us on our journey to World Class.

Your unique contribution

The Bottling Team Leader is responsible for the execution of the production plan on a daily basis. You will co-ordinate Continuous Improvement activity and manage team performance. This applies not only to machine performance, but also to aspects such as 5S, team meetings, visual management, and problem-solving.

You will also be responsible for the development and engagement of a team of Operators and Multi-Skilled Technicians.

You will have five main areas of responsibility:

• Team Leadership – to motivate the team to achieve targets and should recognise good performance, ensuring open communication and resolution of conflict, if required.  You will also be responsible for administration activities such as attendance, overtime payments etc.
• Planning and Control – to interpret the production plan in terms of specific activities and organise the team members to execute this plan.  You will ensure the availability of equipment, labour, and material as well as monitoring your team’s performance and progress against the plan and taking corrective actions if needed.  You will also be responsible for updating the team's Visual Management (VM) scoreboard and ensure that the team members understand the measures.
• Driving 5S – the team leader will maintain high standards of 5S by ensuring adherence to 5S standards and coaching team members in 5S principles and practices. This includes participating in management Gemba walks, conducting weekly 5S audits, and developing improvement plans.
• Problem Solving & Improvements - your role will also be to coach your team members to identify non-conformances and assist them to rectify the problem quickly or to facilitate a problem-solving meeting to do root cause analysis if the problem is more serious.  You will drive Root Cause Problem Solving (RCPS) through routine RCPS Investigations, Actions & Weekly Review meetings.  You will drive and manage the execution of Asset Care Allotted Time through co-ordination of User-Driven Maintenance.
• Meetings – you will conduct face-to-face shift handovers with other team leaders and conduct daily shift meetings.  You will facilitate participation and contributions from team members during these meetings and follow up on action plans and give feedback to the team about management actions.

Who you’ll be working with

Internally, you will collaborate with the wider Manufacturing team, including Engineering, Supply Chain, Spirit Supply, Dry & Finished Goods, Quality and Health & Safety as well as other functions such as HR and Finance.

Externally, you will collaborate with suppliers and vendors to ensure delivery of services to the highest standard.

Your blend of talent

This position could be right for you if you:

• Have experience in a similar operational / manufacturing environment (FMGC) with technical skills in manufacturing techniques.
• Have proven experience in managing teams with the ability to motivate people, promote communication and engage team members to resolve issues and conflict.
• Have a proactive approach to Health & Safety, taking ownership and responsibility to ensure appropriate controls and actions are taken for self and colleagues.
• Are experienced in working with LEAN Manufacturing principles and the use of Visual Performance Management tools.
• Are able to work shifts and Weekends.

Our mix of benefits

For your health, we offer private medical insurance, income protection and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

Our lifestyle benefits include 25 days’ annual holiday (increasing with length of service up to 27) plus public holidays, your employee pension, share incentive plan, share ownership plan, life assurance and more!

You can access lots of gifts & discounts, including an allowance each year to spend on our brands in our staff shop, our reward & recognition scheme and employee discounts from a range of high street retailers.

We have regular events in our very own office bar, employee-run networks, a culture of flexibility and trust and a variety of tools and resources to help you focus on your wellbeing and mental fitness.

Conviviality: the Pernod Ricard Way

We have our own way of doing things. We call it conviviality! It’s our way of being, and something unique you feel and experience when working for Pernod Ricard.

We’re committed to conviviality, and with this, you’ll be Proud to Belong to our Pernod Ricard family. You’ll be Empowered to Perform, supported to succeed, and acknowledged for the value you bring.

We combine all this with our Commitment to Care: we are unlocking the magic of human connection to transform our industry and make a positive impact on the world though our strong focus on sustainability and responsibility.

We’re committed to diversity and inclusion

People are at the heart of everything we do at Pernod Ricard and are the foundation of our collective spirit as ‘Créateurs de Convivialité’.

We promote diversity and inclusion throughout our business and supply chain. In our teams, we proactively foster a diverse work force and an inclusive culture – an environment where we can truly be ourselves.

We will assess your application for this role based on your skills, experiences and achievements, not your gender, age, ethnic or educational background or any other such factors. Please feel free to leave these off your CV and application form if you so wish.

Similarly, if you would like to discuss opportunities for flexible working or require accommodations or support to complete our application process, please let us know.

Responsible drinking

As ‘Créateurs de convivialité’, we want to turn social interactions into genuine and friendly experiences of sharing and wellbeing.

In our culture, we want to create diverse teams in which our differences contribute to our success. Therefore, all are welcome at Pernod Ricard, regardless of your religious beliefs or personal choices on the consumption of alcohol.

In our business, we work together with industry members, civil society, governments, local authorities and UN bodies to promote responsible drinking.

Closing Date for Applications:

 26th March 2025