General Manager

At Australian Distilling Company, we dont just make spirits - we enrich lives.

Our passion for crafting the finest spirits has earned us the title of Australias most-awarded distillery, with trophies and medals from some of the worlds most prestigious spirits competitions. We believe in the power of simplicity, elegance, and pure dedication to our craft.

We are looking for an “A Player” General Manager who can drive our vision to innovate, inspire and lead the industry. We are passionate about the principles of “lean” management and are committed to continuously improving every aspect of the business. You will work closely with the executive team to develop and implement strategies to achieve our goals, while leading our high-performing team to maximise sales and profitability, deliver an unforgettable customer experience, and ensure our brands continue to be best in class.

We focus on recruiting and retaining the very best people in our quest to provide outstanding service and products to our customers. We are seeking a like-minded individual who has a common-sense approach to management, to join our highly regarded team.

Key responsibilities of this exciting, hands-on role include:

• Working with the executive team to develop and implement our strategic plan
• Driving the business including the sales, marketing, operations and finance teams to ensure that strategy is implemented
• Overseeing distilling operations across our seven distilleries, each located in iconic cities and townships throughout Australia
• A focus on systems and process to deliver excellence across the business
• Optimising warehouse and logistics management to maximise productivity
• Managing the development and delivery of new products, including the planning, scheduling and execution of production runs
• Managing day to day logistics to ensure timely, accurate deliveries to our valued customers
• Operational reporting and process improvement
• Managing our exceptional operational team, fostering a culture of excellence, unity, and passion for our craft
• Leading by example with a focus on continuous improvement and a positive ‘can-do’ attitude

Along with being reliable, loyal, and trustworthy it is essential that you have the following attributes:

• A proven track record of success in a similar position
• An ability to drive a business and “make things work”
• A desire to push the boundaries of what is considered possible
• Excellent people management skills
• A deep passion for the spirits industry and drive to achieve results
• Ability to communicate professionally, pragmatically and with influence, both in person and in writing
• Bring positive energy to inspiring those around you
• Strong values, ensuring integrity in every decision and action
• Ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively as part of a team
• A strong work ethic
• Understanding of numbers
• Critical thinking skills and a focus on solutions
• Meticulous organisation, to create a foundation for streamlined operations and growth aligned with lean management principles
• Time management and prioritisation skills
• A positive, ‘can do’ attitude

Australian Distilling Company is part of Hickinbotham which is a dynamic and diversified private group based in Adelaide. With 70 years of family ownership and a reputation for excellence and innovation, the Group’s interests include SA’s largest residential building and development business, mortgage broking, spirit production and sales, and life sciences.

Our group mission and values are:

• We improve lives
• Our North Star is value. We create it, we give it and we demand it
• We will do our best
• We will keep our promise
• We improve everyday
• No defects!

If you possess these attributes and our mission and values resonate with you and you are looking to join our energetic environment where people receive recognition and reward for their hard work and commitment, then this role will provide you with a stimulating and exciting career opportunity.

An excellent remuneration package will be offered to the right candidate.