🥃 Distillery Manager – Scotch Whisky Production
Location: Dumbartonshire, Scotland
Employment Type: Permanent | Full-Time (Dayshift)
Sector: Distilling / FMCG / Manufacturing
📌 Overview
We are recruiting on behalf of a highly respected Scotch whisky producer for an experienced Distillery Manager. This is a senior operational leadership role responsible for overseeing end-to-end distillation operations, driving performance, and leading the distillery into its next phase of growth while respecting tradition.
⚙️ Key Responsibilities
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Lead all day-to-day distillery operations from raw materials to new make spirit
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Deliver the annual production plan safely, on time, and to quality standards
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Own distillery budgets, cost control, and efficiency improvement strategies
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Drive performance across key metrics: yield, cost per LA, quality, energy & water intensity
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Champion safety, compliance, and regulatory adherence (COMAH, DSEAR, ATEX, HMRC)
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Provide strong technical leadership across mashing, fermentation, and distillation
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Lead, develop, and engage distillery teams across shifts
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Support continuous improvement and capital investment projects
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Build strong relationships across engineering, warehousing, procurement, and governance
🎓 Experience & Qualifications
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Degree in Brewing & Distilling, Engineering, or Science discipline
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Proven experience in distillery, brewing, or process manufacturing leadership
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Strong technical knowledge of distillation or chemical processing
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Demonstrated success leading teams in a 24/7 operational environment
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Excellent knowledge of H&S, process safety, and compliance frameworks
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Commercially aware with strong stakeholder management skills
⭐ Why Apply?
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Rare opportunity to lead a large-scale, technically unique distillery
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Senior leadership role with long-term strategic influence
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Competitive salary package (DOE)
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Stable, well-invested business with global reach
📩 How to Apply
Apply directly via this advert or contact Stephanie Devine sdevine@hrcrecruitment.co.uk