Plant General Manager - Cruzan

ed safely, effectively & efficiently, within cost expectations and leadership and direction of senior management personnel in the distilling operations, plant engineering, quality control, warehousing, accounting, marketing and human resources.

• Operate the facility within planned volumes, schedules and costs, through the effective management of assets, people and inputs. Set budget parameters and monitor/control production costs. Maintain and enhance the profitability of the operations

• Follow and enforce company policy as directed, and develop and enforce local plant policies as needed

• Set, monitor and analyze performance of entire plant to established targets and measures. Provide and report performance and other appropriate information to Vice President, North American Supply Chain & Global Procurement regarding plant activities

• Ensure that the Distillery operates in compliance with all governing regulatory agencies

• Negotiate with the local bargaining unit at the Collective Bargaining sessions and ensure compliance with all collective bargaining agreements

• Continuous assessment and evaluation of operations for improvement in efficiencies. Develop and implement process and procedures to reduce cost, improve quality, improve safety, and increase production.

• Effectively liaise operations with other Beam Suntory functions and groups, including global procurement, finance, Marketing and US Commercial sales.

• Promote and uphold positive public image by communicating and working with external government agencies and community members

• Develop managers' skills and potential by planning for succession and progression of employees in their jobs.

• Effectively utilize capital budgets when assessing and purchasing of equipment, materials, and supplies

• Adheres to and promotes quality, environmental, health and safety as one of the organization's business priorities

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree, Operations Management or related field; MBA preferred.

• Minimum 10 years of operations management experience

• Minimum 7 years of experience working with unions

• Working knowledge plant manufacturing systems and processes

• Administrative knowledge regarding budgets, data collection and equipment analysis

• Analytical ability, including knowledge to interpret technical, financial, and legal documents

• Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to effectively handle stress and crisis situations

• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to interact well with corporate executives

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