Ardbeg Distillery Manager

Position

As part of LVMH/ Moët Hennessy, The Glenmorangie Company crafts, distributes and markets two of Scotland’s most acclaimed single malt whiskies.

We are seeking a dynamic Distillery Manager to lead our Production and Warehousing Teams for Ardbeg, the award winning ultimate Islay Single Malt.

As the Ardbeg Distillery Manager, you'll be the driving force behind ensuring every drop of Ardbeg achieves the highest standards of quality. Leading our dedicated teams on site; championing our commitment to safety and environmental responsibility.

Job responsibilities

• Lead the legacy, taking ownership as the Ardbeg Site Leader, shaping the future of our iconic Distillery.
• Champion compliance ensuring adherence to all regulatory, ISO, Health & Safety, and Environmental standards.
• Drive a culture of safety excellence, proactively managing site safety performance.
• Develop and execute strategies to achieve ambitious short, medium, and long-term business goals across distilling, maturation, and whisky supply.
• Optimise Distillery operations to consistently meet or exceed production quality, performance, and budgetary targets through effective team leadership.
• Cultivate a high-performing team, empowering them to deliver impactful solutions that drive business growth and deliver lasting value.
• Drive efficiency by controlling and minimising costs and losses throughout the production process.
• Sponsor and oversee upgrade projects and new installations, modernising our facilities for continued success.
• Implement robust maintenance and replacement programs to safeguard assets.
• Manage on-site contractors, ensuring strict adherence to Health & Safety and compliance.
• Collaborate with the Production & Supply Chain Director to set ambitious KPIs and deliver ongoing business improvements through innovation, optimisation, and a passion for change.

Profile

Education:

• IBD Diploma in Distilling/ BSc in Brewing & Distilling.
• Undergraduate degree in related field (e.g. Science, Engineering).
• NEBOSH advantageous.

Technical Skills & Experience Required: 

• Proven and established experience in a Leadership role in Distillation, Brewing or Food & Beverage Industry.

Key Competencies (soft skills):

• Proven leadership and employee engagement skills. 
• Proven ability to lead and develop the team. 
• Strong communication skills with ability to influence. 
• Multitasking and ability to work independently, as well as part of a strong team environment.
• Problem solving skills. 
• Creativity and diligence.
• Financial and budgeting experience.
• Proven ability to meet management performance standards.

Additional information

About us:

At Glenmorangie, we aspire to embrace the broadest view of diversity, equity, and inclusion to build teams that are reflective of our customers and consumers, and that celebrate and maximise the uniqueness of every employee.

To reflect the diverse needs of our workforce, we offer a range of life friendly, inclusive policies including flexible working arrangements and generous leave entitlements. We are committed to supporting the mental health of our workforce and providing a safe space to talk about our wellbeing. We also champion physical wellbeing, offering employees discounted gym memberships.

We are a Disability Committed Employer and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and who meet the minimum requirements for the job.

Applications will close on Friday 25th July 2025.

Please submit a CV and Covering Letter, stating your desired salary, notice period, and whether you wish to apply through the Disability Confident Scheme.

Package: Competitive salary and benefits package.

NOTE: Only candidates with a suitable profile will be contacted for further discussions about the position.

Unsolicited introductions from employment agencies will not be accepted.