Production Manager

Management (Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics) 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. Job Description: We are looking for an experienced Production Manager, to join and lead our production team over multiple sites across Tasmania.

The successful candidate will have experience managing and leading teams successfully in areas including cooperage, distillery, warehousing as well as having an in depth understanding of work safe laws and local legislations and implementing WHS frameworks companywide. TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED: Minimum Experience required:

Managing Cooperage – with a focus on refurbishing ex fortified, and ex bourbon NMS filling Distillery – Overseeing production plans, experience managing distilleries producing 500,000+ Lals per year Whiskey 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 framework At 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 requirements

Knowledge of hazardous areas for flammable products Experience in implementation of Lean principle Traits and skills needed for success:

Great people leading skills Balancing multiple priorities & flexibility for changing priorities Good communication

Experience in improving the whisky manufacturing process and reducing its environmental impact Safety first mindset Flexibility in production but without compromising quality

Managing to a budget covering multiple sites/departments Strong compliance management skills of various production site areas Experience and strong understanding of maintenance and engineering requirements of a distillery

Experience with Worksafe requirements of distillery operations. Experience for project planning and management and CI. Qualified and experienced in conducting audits

Experience in HACCP Competent using Word, Excel and Powerpoint. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Ensuring a safe environment for employees and visitors Health, Safety & Quality compliance Drive CI culture empowering team to improve safety, productivity and quality while reducing cost

Build & deliver NMS and cask plan based off blending and long term forecast requirements Ensure delivery of NMS/Casks/Blends on time to plan and on budget Drive collaboration between spirit teams (Distilling/Warehouse/Coopering) to best deliver goals seamlessly

Control capex and spend management Ensuring best quality product Cooperage:

Working to create an efficient manufacturing system and mindset Cross training staff Managing production targets for pot still and column still

Growing a CI culture on site Encouraging an atmosphere that promotes innovation Warehousing:

100% accuracy on blending from casks to finished products. 100% stock take accuracy BEHAVIOURS:

Strong values around people empowerment and development, a great people leader Accountability and ownership A mindset to challenge the status quo to seek improvements where possible

Strong communication, both within the team and department and with other departments Strong desire to learn If you meet all of the requirements listed above, please share your CV and include a cover letter introducing yourself.

Your application will include the following questions: Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? How many years' experience do you have as a Production Manager?

What's the largest size team you have managed? Have you worked in a role which requires a sound understanding of OH&S/WHS? Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with?

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