Location: Windsor, ON, Canada

Company Name: Hiram Walker & Sons Ltd.

Hiram Walker and Corby’s portfolio of owned brands include some of the most renowned brands in Canada, including JP Wisers, Canadian Whisky, Lamb's Rum, and Polar Ice Vodka.   Corby distributes leading Pernod Ricard international brands such as ABSOLUT Vodka, Chivas Regal, Glenlivet, Ballantine’s Scotch Whiskies, Jameson Irish Whiskey, Beefeater Gin, Malibu Rum, Kahlua Liqueur, Mumm Champagne, Jacob's Creek, Wyndham Estate and Stoneleigh wines.  An overview of the entire Corby portfolio shows over 5,000,000 cases sold annually, with Corby being a significant importer of wines and having an approximate 21 percent market share of spirit sales in Canada.  

We were named one of Canada’s Best Workplaces for 7 years by The Great Place to Work® Institute Canada, based on employee survey results and an audit of workplace excellence and people management practices. 

Working here is all about igniting conviviality in all that we do. Derived from the French word convivialité, it means human connection, authenticity, friendly, and jovial. We are in the business of creating moments that matter, starting with how we work! Let your ambition lead you toward outstanding opportunities with progressive rewards. For insight on our heritage please click: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaXS-oxdU5U&feature=player_embedded  

Position Summary

This position a temporary, contract position that is part of the Global RTD Business unit responsible for the development, delivery, and management of the Pernod Ricard’s RTD portfolio in accordance with all quality, regulatory and legal requirements

Purpose/Strategic Direction for the Position

This role is the key RTD operations leadership role in the NA region to ensure all RTD operations are executed to the necessary quality and GMP standards and to enable Pernod Ricard to achieve its volume, net sales and profit ambitionsManage the production of all existing and new RTD SKUs in the region through internal production facilities and co-packersLead all operations & technical projects related to RTD in the NA regionCollaborate with innovation teams to deliver NPD projects on time according to briefManage and assure the execution of RTD projects covering new technologies and process improvements, focusing on cost reduction, marketing strategies and production gains, also aiming at the sustainable development of material and energy resourcesLead relevant projects to deliver new product and/or packaging innovations and value engineering opportunities for RTD/Convenience products/packagingProvide technical and quality support to the commercialization of new product innovations from concept through to industrialization and scaling

Key Responsibilities

- Technical / Quality:

Overall responsibility to ensure all RTD products produced in the NA region meets the highest standards of quality and sensoryResponsible for quality KPI and consumer complaint reporting for the relevant regionsResponsible for and ensuring the creation and maintenance of accurate and functional packaging specifications in collaboration with suppliers, co-packer, and procurement to achieve optimum operational efficiencyRollout of the RTD Quality Roadmap for the relevant regionLead commercialisation of RTD innovation and new launches at internal production sites or at co-packersEnsure all necessary quality & traceability documentation for produced brands is available for co-packersControl all technical specifications/Product Manual for RTD related packaging- & wet-goods components used in co-packing or in-house operationsEnsure all specifications meet regulatory agency requirementsPropose modifications to existing packaging for RTDs to improve production efficiency, reduce scrap, improve logistics or reduce costParticipate in regular meetings with Marketing & Operations to review project milestones, new production or packaging requirements, identifying risks & opportunities, and agree next required actionsOperational & Technical lead on new production site openings in the region.Manage production performance with internal partners or with co-packers from cost and quality point of viewEnsure all product specification approvals are achieved and system databases updated in time to meet project deadlines at co-packersParticipate in qualification process of new formats or new equipment co packerLead new supplier approval process from a quality/technical perspective in collaboration with Procurement teams

- RTD Planning & Customer Service:

Oversight of the RTD planning performance by the local planning teams to deliver target KPI’s in service level, inventory, and product obsolescenceCollate & report all S&OP KPI reports for all RTD activities in the regionContinuously drive improvement in planning practices to enhance overall RTD performance in the regionParticipate in route to market projects with the wider business as a representative of the RTD supply chain

- Cost Optimization:

Lead all cost optimization activities & projects for RTD product COGs and supply chain activities in the regionContribute to annual budgeting process to ensure all cost improvement initiatives are capturedDrive a continuous improvement culture in cost control for all RTD operational activitiesCollaborate with the RTD BU teams in other regions to share and implement best practice in cost optimization in product & process

Scope/Location

NA locations to be entered by HRScope: North America

Contact Points

RTD BU Operations Leadership TeamNA Operations TeamUS RTD Commercial & Marketing teamsCorby Commercial & Marketing TeamsGlobal RTD NPD and R&D TeamGlobal RTD Portfolio Marketing ManagersRTD Innovation ManagersQA/Technical Manager RTDsNA Operation Finance TeamGlobal RTD ProcurementKey SuppliersBrandCo Operations Teams

Product Portfolio

Global strategic brands, and a few local strategic brands

    

Qualifications and Key Capabilities

Minimum of 10 years’ experience of working in an FMCG manufacturing environment in a quality, technical or engineering roleVery advantageous to have a depth of understanding of low abv alcohol beverage manufacturing and particularly flavoured beveragesAbility to drive change, influence stakeholders and embed a continuous improvement culture in the end-to-end operationsCritical to have a background in project management and excellent multi-tasking skills to be able to work with many levels of management whilst balancing various project deadlines and driving results in an evolving and fast-paced environmentTeam leadership and people development expertiseOperational background with experience in supply chain management and customer service preferred, ideally liquid development as well but not a must haveStrong analytical skillsFluent in EnglishTravel may be required (30-35%)

- Education:

Master of Science in Engineering or equivalent

We welcome and encourage applications from individuals from all groups, including Indigenous, women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities, regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, creed, family status, national origin, age, and gender.    

Pernod Ricard and its Canadian Affiliates Corby Spirit and Wine Limited, and Hiram Walker & Sons Ltd. are committed to providing accessible employment practices.  Should you require accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process or wish to view our accommodation policies, please contact the Human Resources Department at Accessibilty.Canada@pernod-ricard.com.  For Ontario Applicants, our practices are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. 

Job Posting End Date:

Target Hire Date:

2024-11-01

Target End Date:

2026-05-01