DescriptionAbout us
Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) is one of the worlds leading wine companies. We know that its thethinkers makers and doers who have the most impact as we continue to strive towards being recognised as the worlds most admired premium wine company. We are proud of our portfolio of brands that have tremendous heritage rich quality and a reputation for excellence across the the iconic luxury of Penfolds to the broad appeal of Lindemans and newer brands like 19 Crimes we are committed to creating memorable wine experiences for our consumers.
About the role
Reporting to the Director of EMEA Supply Chain and Production the General Manager Supply France role will be critical in embedding processes and ensuring our TWE culture is embraced locally. As the French region is still growing learning and integrating towards our structure this will offer the right candidate the opportunity to truly shape their area of the business taking accountability for everything from growing to shipping (and everything in between!). Were not just aiming to be a First Growth French business; were here to do something completely different. Our first-class investment sites stand as testimony to this.
Ultimately you will plan organise and optimally manage the France vineyard and winery assets and 3rd Party Suppliers to meet the requirements of safety cost quality and environment whilst simultaneously delivering a portfolio of wines and optimising Supply France operations to meet business objectives.
Some of the other responsibilities you will have:
- Provide leadership to all France based Supply employees aligned to Global TWE DNA and meeting France/EU cultural/governance and compliance regulations.
- Ensure French wider team (non-direct reports) are integrated and aligned with French business strategy to ensure one collaborative and cohesive French team striving for common goals.
- Management of external factors such as climate and customer supply/demand to deliver quality wines fit for purpose to meet global demand.
- Responsible for delivering Global TWE France Strategy.
- Prioritise Penfolds brand requirements while executing optimal business results.
- Oversight of high profile highly complex and high value Capital projects within France.
- Full accountability for setting and delivering annual OPEX & CAPEX budgets and achieving long-term financial objectives.
- Work to French Regulations TWE Standards Regional and Site policies and guidelines to provide a safe and healthy workplace for all employees contractors and visitors and build a culture of Safety first amongst all TWE France employees.
- Ensure overall compliance with product quality and regulatory compliance of the wine portfolio.
- Work with Penfolds and the FR winemaking team to ensure optimal classification and allocation of wine.
- Oversee the production at winemaking facilities and for delivering of blended wine to packaging within agreed timeframes and specifications.
- Manage the sites sustainability programs in such a way that minimizes the sites environmental footprint.
- Guide and lead the development and implementation of strategic training and development programs in support of the People and Culture Team to enhance the skills and capabilities team members in region specifically focussing on the unique needs of production-based team members.
About you
We are looking for a high performing Supply Chain professional with a strong operational background and experience managing 3rd Party relationships. FMCG experience is desirable.
Other Skills Knowledge and Experience:
- Extensive leadership site management and operational experience in manufacturing or production sites. Winery experience preferred but not mandatory.
- Extensive experience leading large teams across diverse groups of employees (10yrs ).
- International experience mandatory.
- Management of 3rd Party Contracts to ensure that all quality cost service and contractual requirements are met.
- Strong commercial awareness and excellent negotiating skills with 3rd Party suppliers and customers.
- Experience in initiating continuous improvement.
- Fluent French & English verbal & written skills mandatory.
Whats in it for you:
At TWE were bold in our ambitions and passionate about our brands. Youll be part of a collaborative inclusive culture with opportunities to grow innovate and make a real impact in one of the worlds most dynamic wine companies.
Youll also get:
- The opportunity to be bold and make an impact in the world of wine
- Access to the worlds most celebrated wines through our employee product allowance
- True flexibility in determining how when and where you work to achieve your potential
- Global opportunities across Australia & New Zealand the US Asia UK/Europe
- Opportunity to build a career across multiple functions (were really good at doing this!)
- Structured development programs to support your health wellbeing and career
- TWEforME Day an additional day of leave each year for you to do you
Culture
We bring our whole selves were courageous and we deliver together thats our DNA. Were a passionate bunch who enjoy working together like to have fun and keep things down-to-earth. Were brave enough and care enough to have the right conversations to get the best outcome and are famous for our can-do attitude. Were definitely glass half full people and see challenges as opportunities and move with pace to achieve our goals.
Inclusion and Diversity
Just like the wide range and variety of brands in our wine portfolio TWE embraces diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin or on the basis of disability. If you require any assistance to be included in our process please contact quoting the job title and reference number.
In line with the Immigration Nationality and Asylum Act all applicants will be expected to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK if invited to interview.
How to apply
We do move quickly at TWE and continually review applications so if you dont want to miss out apply today!
Required Experience:
Director