Business Improvement Leader

4 weeks ago


Keith, United Kingdom Pernod Ricard Full time

Location: Keith Bond 2 (req to work across all sites in Speyside)

Shift - Dayshift

Be Part of Something Big

Work for Chivas Brothers and you’ll be part of the Pernod Ricard Group, the world’s most innovative Wines & Spirits organisation. You’ll thrive in a business that inspires entrepreneurism and nurtures talent, and you’ll join a friendly family of 19,000 employees working across 80 countries.

At Chivas Brothers we are proud of our iconic and award-winning scotch whisky and gin brands which include Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, Ballantine’s, The Glenlivet, and Beefeater and Plymouth Gins. Our 1,700-strong team across 29 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.

This Role

This role is a 12m fixed term contract and will lead in the development of people, plant, safety and equipment, supporting the long-term strategy for bulk operations and warehousing.

You will develop, co-ordinate, communicate and implement development opportunities through a structured implementation plan while supporting operations management in the delivery of a continuous improvement culture.

You will also be accountable for the delivery of operational and safety improvements. Where required carry out the operational role of a Process Leader to operate operational or warehouse sites safely, efficiently and effectively.

Your Unique Contribution

In your role as Business Improvement Leader, you will be an integral part of a team reporting to the Operations Manager, with some of your key responsibilities listed below:

- Ensure compliance with company standards for Health, Safety, Environment and Quality
- Ensure compliance with all internal and external regulatory control.
- Assist in the development of business short, medium and long term strategies
- Maintain and report progress on improvement strategies
- Support the development of a continuous improvement culture
- Support the development of people at all levels within the department
- Research new technologies
- Manage new technology implementation programs
- Support operations in the development of plant and equipment
- Strong focus upon delivery
- Ensure performance targets and production requirements are met through the direct leadership of Warehouse/Operations personnel.
- Ensure optimal use of all materials and equipment
- Facilitate the development of new KPI’s.
- Provide the interface between warehousing, operations, operational planning and customers..
- Take responsibility for own self-development.
- Participate in the Management On Call Rota.

Your Blend of Talent

Our ideal Business Improvement Leader will have:

- A positive attitude
- Strong communication skills
- Demonstrate initiative
- Willing to develop and learn new skills
- Strong coaching skills
- Must hold a clean current driving license.
- Must have flexible approach to meeting business requirements
- Degree qualified
- Communicate effectively at all levels within and out with the Company.
- Ability to provide leadership which directs and focuses the contribution of others to meeting the business needs.
- Have a pragmatic, insightful approach to problem-solving and continually challenge traditional methods.
- Possess the drive to improve standards of housekeeping.
- Awareness of Health and Safety legislation and other relevant statutory requirements.
- Familiar with new technologies, PC’s and Windows driven software.

Our Mix of Benefits

You will be offered an excellent salary and benefits package that includes a bonus and competitive pension plan.

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

You can access discounts on our brands and will also be given an allowance each year to spend on our on-line staff shop

The Company provides you with the opportunity to participate in the Chivas Brothers Employee Share Ownership Plan and share in the success of the Company by participating in the Chivas Brothers Profit Related Share Plan.

We have a strong talent and learning culture and you will be encouraged to develop your skills and talents to shape your future career path within your team, the business or even the wider Pernod Ricard family.

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



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