Manager, Operational Excellence

Join Corby Spirit and Wine Limited and Hiram Walker & Sons Ltd.,:
Where Moments Matter
At Corby and Hiram Walker, we’re more than a company - we’re curators of unforgettable moments. Our portfolio boasts some of Canada’s most iconic and award-winning brands, including J.P. Wiser’s, Lot No. 40, Pike Creek, and Gooderham & Worts Canadian whiskies, Polar Ice vodka, Lamb’s rum, Ungava gin, McGuinness and Cabot Trail liqueurs, Ace Beverage Group’s Cottage Springs, Cabana Coast, Liberty Village, and Good Vines, and Foreign Affair wines.

But that’s just the beginning.
Through its affiliation with Pernod Ricard, Corby represents leading international brands such as ABSOLUT® Vodka, Jameson® Irish Whiskey, Malibu®, Kahlúa® Liqueur, The Glenlivet®, Beefeater and Malfy Gins, a leading portfolio of American whiskey brands including Jefferson’s, Rabbit Hole, and Skrewball™ whiskey., and Perrier-Jouët and Mumm champagnes, – making our portfolio the most comprehensive in the market.
Why Choose Us?  Igniting Conviviality:
Derived from the French word “convivial ité,” our ethos centres on human connection, authenticity, and friendliness. We create moments that matter, starting with how we work together.
Progressive Opportunities:
Fuel your ambition with outstanding career prospects and rewards. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your journey, we’re invested in your growth.
Guided by our 4 core values: (1) grounded in the real; (2) fiercely authentic; (3) passion for challenge; and (4) connected beyond borders; we are team players, dream makers, trailblazers, movers and (cocktail) shakers. We have a passion for living life to the fullest, making new friends every day, and realizing our potential as people and as a business!
The salary range for this role is $ to $. Base salaries are determined during our interview process, by assessing a candidate’s experience, skills against internal peers and against the scope and responsibilities of the position.

What you will do:

The OpEx Manager utilizing Lean Principles will work with the sites on operational Excellence projects and initiatives to drive Operational Excellence and effectiveness to improve performance, drive waste reduction and maximize value. Will collaborate with various functions
- Safety, Operations, Asset care, Quality, HR, Finance and stake holders to deliver financial and operational benefits.
Focus Improvement:
Provide thought leadership, subject matter expertise and additional support in developing practical solutions to complex analytical problems. Facilitate problem solving workshops with cross functional teams to address operational performance issues (efficiency, quality, costs) as needed across the site using six sigma philosophies and techniques.
Culture:
Serve as a coach to embed Sustainable Operational Excellence culture. Ensure Best practices align with the company ambitions. Live the PR values.
Capabilities:
Build capabilities, Be SME in Operational Excellence to operators and leaders. Be a qualified Trainer. Provide Technical support on the floor.
Process Improvement:
Be the driver of Strategic/ OPEX initiatives, Standardize the WOW, ensure all processes are documented and track, Provide insights to all data and including Loss and Waste generated.
Strategic initiatives:
Execute Strategic initiatives to deliver growth and reduce waste.

What you bring:

Bachelors degree in Supply Chain or Engineering.
5+ years track record in an Operations/ manufacturing environment.
Advanced training in Lean manufacturing.
Exceptional influencing skills and qualified training skills.
Demonstrated high performance coaching skills.
Demonstrated passion for OPEX.
Self-motivated, resilient.
Handle Multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
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