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

The Senior Governance Manager will be responsible for interactions with regulatory agencies. Subject matter expertise in all aspects of regulatory interactions ranging from complaint activity, inspection activity, and citation/violation management is required. In addition, this role is responsible for engaging, collaborating, and partnering with technical subject matter experts (SMEs) within team and other functions i.e. operations, engineering, all NADL business units, purchasing etc. to continually improve standards and procedures. The role involves hands-on work in the areas of understanding stakeholder needs and expectations, regulatory research, stakeholder engagement, data analytics and document technical writing. The individual will be responsible to work collaboratively with SMEs, data analysts and support teams across NA.

This position is responsible for establishing policy and procedures ensuring that the facility is compliant with Pernod Ricard Groupe directives pertaining to QSE.  The Sr. Governance Manager plans, manages and controls all the management procedures related to quality management, food safety and the management of the environmental impact or in the field of safety in the workplace. The integration of these three management systems not only lets resources be optimized by taking advantage of synergies, but also enables a closer connection between the systems and the company strategy and improves quality management.

This position is also responsible to lead the collection, management, analysis and reporting of Quality and Safety KPI data/statistics required by Pernod Ricard HQ and NADL as well as ensuring PR Canada BCP is robust and current.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee PR Canada QSE legal and corporate compliance including all required reportingLead the collection, management, analysis and reporting of risk management data/statistics to identify patterns and trends including all Intelex reportingOversee site wide risk assessments and provide leadership to operations to ensure alignment and compliance to all QSE procedures and policiesCoordinate Emergency Response, business continuity planning and related training, and leadership activities.Coordinate all internal and external QSE/Underwriter audits and development of action plansHead up site security ensuring a sound security strategy is in place to address detection, protection, and response aspectsResponsible to ensure the PR Canada BCP and crises management programs are robust and tested on regular basis.Manage and provide leadership to site to ensure compliance to all PR Corporate required ISO systems including managing internal audit and nonconformance systems.Act as Food Safety Leader managing the food safety team and its responsibilities including training, reporting to top management on the effectiveness and suitability of the food safety system.  Ensuring the ongoing management of HACCP, food quality, safety, and environmental risk analysis processes.Manage all aspects of disability management programs including interfacing with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, short term and long-term disability benefit providers and local union for early return to work for Canadian Operations employeesTo monitor compliance with agreed procedures through an audit process, focusing on those centres with the greatest riskReport to the Leadership Team on a quarterly basis, outlining risk management, internal controls and updates on emerging risksrequirements.Maintain detailed records of inspections, including findings, actions taken, and any noncompliance issuesComplete understanding of all ISO Systems and all related forms, documentation and processes.Responsible for defining audit objectives, scope and criteria; determine verification methods.Responsible for preparing work documents, evaluating audit findings and completing audit reports; maintaining records.Ensure full implementation and compliance with all industry requirements and company implemented programs.Initiate and compose plans to implement continuous improvements related to regulatory affairs.Stay informed and updated on any and all field related regulatory issues.Direct, assist and provide solutions to Internal/External Auditor(s); schedule and monitor internal audits.Liaison with external parties on matters relating to the QSE Management Systems; schedule, prepare and accompany audits.Ensure that all functions conform to all Food Safety, Quality Management System and Health and Safety requirements.Ongoing evaluation of change control notifications for regulatory compliance with cross functional departments.Participation in third party certification and compliance programs.

Required Skills & Abilities

Health and safety. Risk analysisISO 22000 , 45000, 9000, 14001 Implementation experienceStrong interpersonal/Influencing/Problem Solving SkillsLeadership and team building skills6-10 years equivalent experience

Functional Competencies

- Risk Management:

Identifies and qualifies complex or inter-related risks and recommends recovery action plansDefines acceptable risk level, balancing between risk mitigation and business objectives in the context of the overall strategyAnticipates new regulations impacts at affiliate / group level and brings his/her expertise to support decision making for the businessIdentifies and spreads best practices in terms of risk management

- Operations Performance Optimization:

Demonstrates  a sound understanding of processes’ impacts on overall operations performance (including financial aspects)Monitors operations key performance indicators (e.g., OEE, OTIF, yield, cost per case…)Identifies and analyzes complex situations by looking at multiple causes and effects, and creates pragmatic improvement plansSolves complex issues within his/her own area and leads teams in continuous improvement

- Operations Planning Optimization:

Knows and/or utilizes appropriately key planning concepts and toolsAnalyzes demand forecasts and identifies gaps with existing stocks or knows related key conceptsIdentifies impacts on physical flows (sequencing, planning, …) and escalates as needed

- Production/ Process Management:

Implement actions plans and processes to drive improvement in KPIsUnderstands the full production process from start to finish and how they interact and impact on each otherAble to implement new production processes and ways of workingIs able to describe upstream & downstream production processes connected to his/her activityAbility to use a variety of more advanced problem-solving tools & techniques

- Logistics Optimization:

Knows and/or uses stock and distribution tools and techniquesKnows, understands and follows legal constraints in terms of goods transfers, customs and security and alerts in case of noncomplianceManages physical  flows ensuring their traceability or knows related key conceptsKnows, understands and respects guidelines (e.g., Quality, Safety and Environment)

- Procurement:

Demonstrates  an overall understanding of purchasing process, key concepts and internal policiesPrepares technical specifications and translates them into technical requirements by integrating and challenging all available informationHas a broad overview of main suppliers on his/her domain

- Physical Asset Management:

Analyzes equipment functioning and proposes improvementsImplements designed modifications and improvementsResolves complex assets’ problemsProactively prevents problems through maintenanceInterprets the information systems’ results and diagnostics for the purpose of problem solving

- Creativity & Innovation:

Has a broad overview of the market (main actors, products, trends…) and internal constraints and opportunitiesDemonstrates an openness to new ideas, ways of workingExposes the business  to new ideasImplements minor innovations with no additional resources, budgets or impacts on external stakeholders

- Business & Financial Acumen:

Demonstrates an overall understanding of  company’s vision, priorities and financial objectivesHas a basic knowledge of local organizations and functionsDemonstrates an understanding of costs and cash drivers

- Customer Service & Quality Orientation:

Ensures adequate quality and service management system are in place, recommends improvements aiming at improving customers satisfaction and alignment between their expectations and the site’s capabilitiesRecommends customer service and quality measurement indicators evolutionsDesigns preventive and corrective action plans in order to ensure complianceActs as an ambassador for customer and quality orientation

- Project & Change Management:

Uses projects/change initiatives management tools (e.g., planning, SWOT, action plans, PM software...)Takes personal responsibility for communicating the details and reasons for change  at a functional / department levelLeads the implementation of new projects/change initiatives to improve operations’ efficiency, ensuring project governance (resources, timing, costs and risks)Monitors the expected results in line with objectives (timing, cost, quality, etc...)

- Communication & Relationship Building:

Demonstrates awareness to communicate with different groups and individuals to create business benefit, seeks out opportunities for cross-functional collaborationsIdentifies and proactively develops strong business relationships (internal or external)Builds respect and credibilityIs competent in various communication media

Leadership Competencies

- Strategic Vision:

Proactively participates in activities/projects that involve changeTranslates objectives and plans into effective tactical actionsContinually expands internal relationships to include additional key partners; begins to build external relationshipsDemonstrates an understanding of the various business areas and functions at Pernod Ricard (e.g., brand companies, market companies, regions)

- Entrepreneurship:

Proposes new ideas/methods on how to improve performanceMaintains a positive, can-do attitude even during difficult timesInfluences others to gain support for an idea or cause

- Results Orientation:

Assigns tasks and accountabilities for work outputs to the most appropriate individuals, when neededDisplays a sense of urgency in accomplishing goals and takes corrective actions to ensure resultsMaintains composure and high-performance standards in a challenging environmentAchieves own individuals’ objectives, applying professional excellence standards, and delivers high quality work

- Live the Values:

Maintains and actively promotes the highest professional standards and translates values into understandable behaviors for othersDemonstrates commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) priorities by promoting group and local initiativesEstablishes a mutual trust environment by communicating in an honest, straight forward transparent manner with colleagues at all levelsRecognizes, rewards, and celebrates individual success and appreciates the contribution of others

Education

- Required: 

Bachelor’s degree

- Preferred:

Masters Degree

Financial Responsibility

Greatly influences goals but does not have final authorityManages and deploys resources to meet the goals

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:

2024-09-30

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