Manager Operational Excellence

Join Corby Spirit and Wine Limited and Hiram Walker & Sons Ltd.,: Where Moments Matter

At Corby and Hiram Walker, we’re more than a company - we’re curators of unforgettable moments. Our portfolio boasts some of Canada’s most iconic and award-winning brands, including J.P. Wiser’s, Lot No. 40, Pike Creek, and Gooderham & Worts Canadian whiskies, Polar Ice vodka, Lamb’s rum, Ungava gin, McGuinness and Cabot Trail liqueurs, Ace Beverage Group’s Cottage Springs, Cabana Coast, Liberty Village, and Good Vines, and Foreign Affair wines. But that’s just the beginning.

Through its affiliation with Pernod Ricard, Corby represents leading international brands such as ABSOLUT® Vodka, Jameson® Irish Whiskey, Malibu®, Kahlúa® Liqueur, The Glenlivet®, Beefeater and Malfy Gins, a leading portfolio of American whiskey brands including Jefferson’s, Rabbit Hole, and Skrewball™ whiskey., and Perrier-Jouët and Mumm champagnes, – making our portfolio the most comprehensive in the market.

Why Choose Us?

Igniting Conviviality: Derived from the French word “convivialité,” our ethos centres on human connection, authenticity, and friendliness. We create moments that matter, starting with how we work together.

Progressive Opportunities: Fuel your ambition with outstanding career prospects and rewards. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your journey, we’re invested in your growth.

Guided by our 4 core values: (1) grounded in the real; (2) fiercely authentic; (3) passion for challenge; and (4) connected beyond borders; we are team players, dream makers, trailblazers, movers and (cocktail) shakers. We have a passion for living life to the fullest, making new friends every day, and realizing our potential as people and as a business!

The salary range for this role is $105,600.00 to $132,000.00. Base salaries are determined during our interview process, by assessing a candidate’s experience, skills against internal peers and against the scope and responsibilities of the position.

What you will do:

The OpEx Manager utilizing Lean Principles will work with the sites on operational Excellence projects and initiatives to drive Operational Excellence and effectiveness to improve performance, drive waste reduction and maximize value. Will collaborate with various functions- Safety, Operations, Asset care, Quality, HR, Finance and stake holders to deliver financial and operational benefits. 

• Focus Improvement: Provide thought leadership, subject matter expertise and additional support in developing practical solutions to complex analytical problems. Facilitate problem solving workshops with cross functional teams to address operational performance issues (efficiency, quality, costs) as needed across the site using six sigma philosophies and techniques.
• Culture: Serve as a coach to embed Sustainable Operational Excellence culture. Ensure Best practices align with the company ambitions. Live the PR values.
• Capabilities: Build capabilities, Be SME in Operational Excellence to operators and leaders. Be a qualified Trainer. Provide Technical support on the floor.
• Process Improvement: Be the driver of Strategic/ OPEX initiatives, Standardize the WOW, ensure all processes are documented and track,  Provide insights to all data and including Loss and Waste generated.
• Strategic initiatives:  Execute Strategic initiatives to deliver growth and reduce waste.

What you bring:

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain or Engineering.
• 5+ years track record in an Operations/ manufacturing environment.
• Advanced training in Lean manufacturing.
• Exceptional influencing skills and qualified training skills.
• Demonstrated high performance coaching skills.
• Demonstrated passion for OPEX.
• Self-motivated, resilient.
• Handle Multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• PROVEN Leadership skills in change management, managing successful teams, delivering performance in complex environments.
• Solid expertise (demonstrated) in a CPG company implementing World class CI.
• Proven record of working across multiple cultures with strong impact.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Safety: Model safety behavior and culture at sites to support zero LTA.s.
• Waste: Conduct Loss and Waste analysis and then drive reduction in waste streams highlighted in Loss and Waste analysis.
• Focused Improvement: Coach and support all levels of problem solving at all levels of the organization.
• Project Management: Prioritize safety and quality in all projects. Drive sustainability and delivery through excellent execution.
• Strategy: Keep up to date with Industry changes to further improve key operations. Support the build of future strategy. Support the implementation of key initiatives to improve Bottling, Blending, Distillation, Warehouse, Drain and Fill operations.
• Planning:  Link with planning to drive effective planning of operations.
• Logistics: Collaborate with Logistics to support process improvement in the E2E Supply Chain. 
• Collaboration: Engage all stakeholders by creating energy and momentum to enlist their alignment and commitment.  Involve all employees, mentoring and empowering them. The KPI improvement goal is to WORLD CLASS.
• KPI's: Monitor, provide insights, responsible for improved performance.
• Customer: Demonstrate Good E2E supply knowledge and VOC
• Communication : Communicate clearly and concisely across a wide range of stakeholders and cultures. Provide updates across various methods to all levels of leadership.
• Analytical Skills: Provide insights to drive Operational Excellence.
• Benchmark:  Benchmark initially internally and then externally to sustain performance.
• GMP: Follow, lead and coach Good Manufacturing Procedures, 5S rules and rules for Food Safety Regulations and Quality.

Job Posting End Date:

Target Hire Date:

2026-10-26

When you join Corby and Hiram Walker, you’ll experience a workplace that is rich in heritage, driven by our iconic brands and a long-standing commitment to sustainability, safety, and giving back to the people and communities where we work. We know that happiness at work starts with that feeling of belonging you get from an inclusive culture where being uniquely you is celebrated. Our values are lived, they drive our behaviors, and it’s what brings our culture to life. Learn about our rich heritage by clicking HERE for Corby and HERE for Hiram Walker.

Our work philosophy celebrates the magic of human connection with the flexibility needed to provide one's most meaningful contribution. We offer a flexible work policy, with most of our positions offering a a hybrid option with flexibility to work remotely 2 days a week. As a global employer, we understand that not everyone’s working hours are the same, and we empower our employees to work the hours that make the most sense for them and their team’s schedules.

We offer employees great benefits and perks to toast to a life filled with support. Check out PRCanadaBenefits.com for details.

At Corby and Hiram Walker, we’re committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

We will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. To request reasonable accommodation during the any phase of the recruitment process or want to review our accommodation policies, please reach out to our Human Resources Department at [email protected].

This posting is for a vacant role. This recruitment process uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to match applicant skills with role requirements and qualifications.

Join us in creating a vibrant, inclusive workplace where everyone’s voice matters. Apply today!