Team Leader

Team Leader Bottling

Pernod Ricardis a worldwide leader in the spirits andchampagneindustry blending traditionalcraftsmanshipstate-of-the-artbrand development and global distribution technologies. Our prestigious portfolio of premium to luxury brands includes Absolut vodka Ricard pastis Ballantines Chivas Regal Royal Salute and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies Jameson Irish whiskey Martell cognac Havana Club rum Beefeater gin Malibuliqueurand Mumm and Perrier-Jouëtchampagnes. Our mission is to ensure the long-term growth of our brands with full respect for people and the environment while empowering our employees around the world to be ambassadors of our purposefulinclusiveand responsible culture of authentic conviviality

Chivas Brothersis the Pernod Ricard business dedicated entirely to Scotch whisky and is part of the Gold BrandUnitour global division for Aged Spirits & Champagne which bringstogether the prestigious portfolios of Irish Distillers Martell Mumm Perrier-Jouëtand North American Distillers alongside Chivas Brothers. Our award-winning portfolio features some of the worlds most revered single malt and blended Scotch whisky brands includingChivas Ballantines Royal Salute The Glenlivet andAberlourwhich are exported from Scotland to over 100 countries worldwide. As the worlds No.2 Scotch whisky producer with a 1600-strong team across 26 sites we are committed toupholding the heritage and pursuing the progress of Scotchand ensuring its sustainable future as well as opening it up to new audiences across the globe.

About the role

We are currently seeking a Bottling Team Leader to be responsible for the execution of the production plan on a daily basis co-ordinating Continuous Improvement activity and managing team performance. This applies not only to machine performance but also to aspects such as 5S team meetings visual management and problem-solving.

You will also be responsible for the development and engagement of a team of Operators and Multi-Skilled Technicians.

What you will do

Team Leadership

• Motivate the team to achieve targets and should recognise good performance ensuring open communication and resolution of conflict if required.
• Be responsible for administration activities such as attendance overtime payments etc.

Planning and Control

• Interpret the production plan in terms of specific activities and organise the team members to execute this plan.
• Ensure the availability of equipment labour and material as well as monitoring your teams performance and progress against the plan and taking corrective actions if needed.
• Be responsible for updating the teams Visual Management (VM) scoreboard and ensure that the team members understand the measures.

Driving 5S

• Maintain high standards of 5S by ensuring adherence to 5S standards and coaching team members in 5S principles and practices.
• Participate in management Gemba walks conducting weekly 5S audits and developing improvement plans.

Problem Solving & Improvements

• Coach your team members to identify non-conformances and assist them to rectify the problem quickly or to facilitate a problem-solving meeting to do root cause analysis if the problem is more serious. Drive Root Cause Problem Solving (RCPS) through routine RCPS Investigations Actions & Weekly Review meetings.
• Drive and manage the execution of Asset Care Allotted Time through co-ordination of User-Driven Maintenance.
• Conduct face-to-face shift handovers with other team leaders and conduct daily shift meetings.
• Facilitate participation and contributions from team members during these meetings and follow up on action plans and give feedback to the team about management actions.

Yourskills andbackground

• Experience in a similar operational / manufacturing environment (FMGC) with technical skills in manufacturing techniques.
• Proven experience in managing teams with the ability to motivate people promote communication and engage team members to resolve issues and conflict.
• Proactive approach to Health & Safety taking ownership and responsibility to ensure appropriate controls and actions are taken for self and colleagues.
• Experienced in working with LEAN Manufacturing principles and the use of Visual Performance Management tools.
• Are able to work shifts.

Why join us

Collective Spirit

You will be part of a connected international community shaped by iconic brands a performance mindsetand a proud legacywhere collaboration fun and ambition coexist.

Craft your path

We empower you to own your career innovate boldly and grow alongside our business surrounded by leaders who value curiosity energyand impact.

Cultivate the future

Youllhelp shape a business with a soul one that cherishes the land respects communitiesand brings good times from a good place responsibly and sustainably.

People are at the heart of everything we do at Pernod Ricard and are the foundation of our collective spirit asCréateursdeConvivialité. We promote inclusion throughout our business and supply our teams we proactively foster a diverse work force and an inclusive culturean environment where we can truly be ourselves.

We will assess your application for this role based on your skills experiencesand achievements not your gender age ethnic or educational background or any other such recruiting team are more than happy to provide reasonable adjustments during our application and interview processin order foryou toparticipatefully in our recruitment experience.

Our mix of benefits

• Competitive salary along with performance related bonus
• Defined Contribution Pension
• Private medical insurance including income protection
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• 20 days annual holiday (increasing with length of service up to 22) plus public holidays
• Pernod Ricard share incentive plan and share ownership plan
• Life Assurance
• An allowance each year to spend on our brands
• Our reward & recognition scheme
• Employee discounts from a range of high street retailers.
• Regular events in our very own office bar

Learn more about working with Pernod Ricard more about Chivas Brothers Date for Applications:

13th May 2026

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