Description
Diageo is seeking a Bundaberg Maturation Manager to lead the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of Bundaberg Rum's maturation, blending, and bulk liquid preparation processes.
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Leading the safe and compliant operation of maturation, blending, and liquid handling activities
- Managing the execution of maturation plans to deliver the right aged rum volumes and profiles
- Protecting the quality, sensory profile, and consistency of Bundaberg Rum
- Coordinating blending preparation, ingredient additions, quality checks, and bulk liquid dispatch
- Partnering with Planning, Quality, Engineering, Logistics, and Site Operations to optimise tank capacity, inventory availability, asset reliability, and operational performance
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives focused on yield, loss reduction, inventory accuracy, traceability, asset utilisation, and operational efficiency
- Leading and mentoring the maturation team
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience in maturation, blending, beverage alcohol, food manufacturing, or another process manufacturing environment
- Proven experience leading people in a process manufacturing environment
- Sound understanding of liquid handling, process operations, quality systems, and safe manufacturing practices
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- A proactive, people-focused leadership style
Diageo offers a range of benefits, including:
- Competitive reward package
- Flexible ways of working
- Industry-leading family leave
- Health and wellbeing support
- Career growth opportunities
- Inclusive culture
- Product perks
This is a regular full-time role based in Bundaberg.