Manufacturing Site Director, Hiram Walker
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The Senior Director of the Walkerville Production Site leads one of our most critical manufacturing operations, shaping the performance, culture, and long‑term success of the facility. This role offers the opportunity to drive operational excellence across safety, quality, cost, delivery, and sustainability while empowering teams to reach their highest potential. You will guide strategic decision‑making, champion innovation, and ensure the site operates with agility and precision in a fast‑evolving environment. If you are energized by leading complex operations and building high‑performing teams, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful and lasting impact.
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Job Summary
The Senior Director of the Walkerville Production Site leads one of our most critical manufacturing operations, shaping the performance, culture, and long‑term success of the facility. This role offers the opportunity to drive operational excellence across safety, quality, cost, delivery, and sustainability while empowering teams to reach their highest potential. You will guide strategic decision‑making, champion innovation, and ensure the site operates with agility and precision in a fast‑evolving environment. If you are energized by leading complex operations and building high‑performing teams, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful and lasting impact.
What you’ll do
Lead daily operations for the Walkerville Production Site, ensuring excellence in manufacturing, production planning, logistics, engineering, and performance improvement.
Establish and deliver annual operating, financial, and sustainability targets, partnering closely with site leadership to drive measurable results.
Build and develop high‑performing teams by coaching managers and supervisors, strengthening collaboration, and fostering a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
Implement strategies that optimize materials, labor, equipment, and capacity to meet production and customer service commitments.
Champion Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives, leveraging technology, automation, and digitization to enhance efficiency and competitiveness.
Ensure compliance with all regulatory, safety, and quality standards—including Occupational Health and Safety requirements and ISO certifications—while driving timely corrective actions.
Lead change initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, support Union partnership, and advance Pernod Ricard’s global sustainability objectives.
What’s in it for me?
Being part of an inclusive and diverse company where professional development and internal career mobility is front‑and‑center to our talent strategy. This means your career at Pernod Ricard has many possibilities. You’ll be part of a culture that celebrates the rich diversity of our people across the globe and be part of our long‑standing commitment to making exceptional products, giving back to our communities, and honoring our responsibility to preserve the environment.
Required qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Food Sciences, Finance, Business, or a related field.
- 8–10 years of progressive experience in operations leadership, including direct responsibility for manufacturing or production environments.
- 5+ years of experience in distillation or spirits manufacturing.
- Demonstrated ability to lead large teams, drive operational excellence, and deliver measurable improvements in safety, quality, cost, and performance.
- Experience implementing Continuous Improvement or Lean Manufacturing practices to achieve sustainable business results.
- Proven ability to lead change, build strong cross‑functional partnerships, and navigate complex organizational environments.
- At Corby and Hiram Walker, we’re committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, individuals with a disability, and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals are encouraged to apply.
Our Commitment: Accessible Employment Practices
Pernod Ricard, alongside it’s Canadian affiliates Corby and Hiram Walker, is dedicated to providing accessible employment opportunities. If you require accommodation due to a disability or a medical need during any phase of the recruitment process or want to review our accommodation policies, please reach out to our Human Resources Department at Accessibilty.Canada@pernod-ricard.com .
Ontario Applicants: Our practices align with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code.
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