Who are we: With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. From global icons like Johnnie Walker, Guinness and Tanqueray to local favourites like Bundaberg Rum, Mr Black & Ello, we create brands consumers love. Bring your passion and use your curiosity as you explore, collaborate and innovate. Together with passionate people from all over the world, you’ll test new ideas, learn and grow, and unlock a brighter, more exciting future.

Job Description Who are we: With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. From global icons like Johnnie Walker, Guinness and Tanqueray to local favourites like Bundaberg Rum, Mr Black & Ello, we create brands consumers love. Bring your passion and use your curiosity as you explore, collaborate and innovate. Together with passionate people from all over the world, you’ll test new ideas, learn and grow, and unlock a brighter, more exciting future.

Join us to create a career worth celebrating.

About The Function Supply Chain & Manufacturing is where our brands are made, moved and delivered to the world.

With over half of our people working across more than 100 sites, this is a complex, large-scale operation that brings together production, logistics, engineering and supplier partnerships.

It’s fast-paced and hands-on, with teams working together to ensure quality, efficiency and sustainability at every stage. From sourcing ingredients to getting products into customers’ hands, you’ll play a role in delivering the brands people know and love.

About The Role The Bundaberg Distillation Manager leads the team responsible for producing the new-make rum that will eventually become Bundaberg Rum.





This is an operational leadership role within a process manufacturing environment. You will lead people, coordinate production activities and work across the site to ensure the distillery operates safely, reliably and efficiently while consistently producing liquid to the required quality standard.

Previous experience in rum or spirits is not essential; we will invest in training the right candidate. We are interested in operational leaders with experience across manufacturing and process industries, including food and beverage, dairy, sugar processing, chemical production, water treatment, pharmaceutical manufacturing and other continuous or batch-processing environments. Production Coordinators looking to further develop their skills and capabilities are encouraged to apply.

If you bring strong operational leadership, an understanding of process manufacturing and the ability to learn, we can provide the support and technical development required to build your knowledge of fermentation, distillation and rum production.

Working closely with other site teams, you will oversee day-to-day distillery operations and lead improvements across safety, quality, reliability, efficiency and production performance.

Role Responsibilities

Lead the day-to-day operation of the distillery process, with a strong focus on safety, quality, compliance and team performance.





Lead and develop the distillery team, building capability, accountability and a positive culture of continuous improvement.

Coordinate production activities to deliver the required volume and quality of rum in line with site production plans and priorities.

Ensure fermentation, distillation and liquid-handling activities are completed safely and in accordance with established operating and quality standards.

Monitor production and process performance, working with operators and technical specialists to identify trends, resolve issues and improve results.

Partner with the Maintenance team to improve equipment reliability, plan maintenance activities and reduce unplanned downtime.

Use production, process and quality data to support decision-making and identify improvement opportunities.

Develop an understanding of the technical requirements associated with fermentation, distillation, spirit quality and regulated alcohol production.

We are looking for an operational leader who can bring strong people leadership, sound manufacturing discipline and an improvement mindset to the role.

Ideally, You Will Have

Demonstrated experience leading or supervising people within a manufacturing, processing or similar operational environment.

Experience working in a process-driven operation where safety, quality, reliability and operating discipline are critical.

A strong understanding of secure manufacturing practices and controlled production processes.

The ability to solve practical operational problems, manage competing priorities and respond effectively when conditions or plans change.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skil

📌 Bundaberg Distillation Manager (Gold Coast)
🏢 Diageo
📍 Gold Coast