Site Head - La Barca

Job Description :

La Barca Distillery:

In "La Barca Tequila distillery" by DIAGEO, our vision is to cultivate a world-class culture in which our employees are both passionate and proud to be part of our esteemed team. Together, we are dedicated to surpassing industry norms by shattering boundaries and creating unparalleled tequila experiences that captivate consumers globally. With our exceptional team of high achievers who value diversity and inclusion, we foster a culture of radical transparency, curiosity and continuous learning, holding ourselves accountable for our impact on the environment and communities we serve. Our relentless pursuit to be the benchmark in the tequila industry drives us forward, one bottle at a time.

Working with Friends and feeling at home, that’s what we do in Casamigos!

About the Role:

The Site Head Operations role will possess a unique combination of leadership, operational expertise, and a passion for maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, production efficiency and environmental compliance. This individual will thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, balancing strategic oversight with hands-on management. The applicant will have a consistent record in leading production facilities, preferably in the beverage, spirits, or related industries. 

Oversee Daily Operations:

• Lead all aspects of the processes, ensuring production targets are met while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Ensure smooth coordination across all departments to guarantee a seamless flow of operations.

Safety Management:

• Lead and implement all site safety protocols, ensuring compliance with legal, health, and environmental regulations.
• Conduct regular safety audits, risk assessments, and implement corrective actions to maintain a safe working environment.
• Promote a safety-first culture across all teams and ensure continuous safety training.

Quality Control & Assurance:

• Ensure that all products meet the highest quality standards through strict adherence to quality assurance systems and regular inspections.
• Address any quality deviations or non-conformances, implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, certifications, and regulations related to product quality.

Team Leadership & Development:

• Lead, empower, and develop production teams, ensuring high levels of engagement, performance, and career progression.
• Provide guidance and direction to department managers and supervisors, ensuring alignment with operational objectives.
• Facilitate training programs and continuous development initiatives for staff.

Operational Efficiency & Continuous Improvement:

• Drive operational excellence by implementing process improvements, improving production workflows, and optimizing resource usage.
• Use Lean, Six Sigma, or other methodologies to identify areas for improvement and increase production efficiency.
• Supervise and analyze performance data (critical metrics) to find opportunities for process optimization.

Financial & Resource Management:

• Manage the site’s operational budget, ensuring cost control without compromising on quality or safety.
• Oversee resource allocation, ensuring accurate and efficient staffing, equipment maintenance, and raw materials availability.
• Identify and implement cost-saving measures across the production processes.

Regulatory Compliance & Reporting:

• Ensure the site adheres to all relevant local, state, and federal regulations regarding production, safety, and environmental standards.
• Prepare and deliver regular performance reports to senior management, highlighting important metrics, operational challenges, and areas for improvement.

Stakeholder & Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Communicate effectively with senior leadership to align operational goals with broader organizational objectives.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all partners, including external suppliers, regulators, and internal teams.
• Work closely with other departments (e.g., Supply Chain, Maintenance, R&D) to ensure that production schedules are met and issues are resolved promptly.

Problem Resolution & Risk Management:

• Address and resolve operational challenges, such as equipment breakdowns, production delays, and supply chain disruptions, in a timely manner.
• Proactively identify operational risks and implement strategies to mitigate them, ensuring minimal disruption to production.

Sustainability & Environmental Stewardship:

• Lead initiatives to ensure that operations are sustainable and environmentally aligned to the SoP goals.
• Supervise waste management practices and resource usage, driving efforts to minimize the environmental impact of the site’s operations.

We offer stellar benefits!

Diversity statement:

Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this.

We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you’ll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You’ll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mentalities, and more.

Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to new heights and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.

Feel inspired? Then this may be the opportunity for you.

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Apply now and join our great team!

Worker Type :

Regular

Primary Location:

La Barca

Additional Locations :

Job Posting Start Date :

2025-03-26