Senior Operational Excellence Business Partner driving strategic initiatives to enhance efficiency at Pernod Ricard. Partnering with leaders to implement process improvements across Distillation & Maturation in the UK and Ireland.
Responsibilities
Drive the organization’s strategic initiatives by identifying, developing, and implementing process improvement opportunities
Act as a trusted advisor to business units, fostering a culture of continuous improvement
Partner with senior leaders across Distillation & Maturation UK&I to align continuous improvement initiatives with organizational goals
Lead end-to-end process reviews to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities
Deploy Lean, Six Sigma, and other OpEx methodologies to deliver measurable outcomes
Use data analytics to identify trends, validate improvement opportunities, and measure success
Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field
Previous experience in Distillation or a similar process industry
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence at all levels of the organization
Significant experience in continuous improvement, operational excellence, or a related field
Certification in Lean, Six Sigma (e.g., Black Belt), or equivalent
Proven track record of delivering measurable results through OpEx initiatives
Advanced proficiency in data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI)
Process mapping software proficiency
Benefits
Private medical insurance
Income protection
Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
Generous annual holiday allowance plus public holidays
Employee pension
Share incentive plan
Share ownership plan
Life assurance
Employee discounts from a range of high street retailers
Regular events in the office bar
Employee-run networks
Flexible working and trust culture
Job title
Senior Operational Excellence Business Partner – Distillation, Maturation
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